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Cajun Double Chorizo and Chickpea Pasta

Cajun Double Chorizo and Chickpea Pasta

Cajun Double Chorizo and Chickpea Pasta

with Italian grated cheese and pesto

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Pasta water is added to the lightly spiced Cajun sauce in this recipe which serves a few important purposes. The starchy water helps the sauce to adhere to the rigatoni and emulsify with the fat and cheese in this dish.

Tags:

Quick

Allergens:

Wheat

•Sulphites

•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total20 minutes

Cooking Time25 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

180 grams

Chorizo

1 pack(s)

Chickpeas

180 grams

Dried Rigatoni

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Soya, Mustard)

1 tin(s)

Tomato Paste

30 grams

Green Pesto

1 unit(s)

Garlic

2 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

(Contains: Sulphites)

110 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Onion

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter

½ tsp

Sugar

¼ tsp

Salt

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)4971 kJ

Energy (kcal)1188 kcal

Fat58 g

of which saturates24.9 g

Carbohydrate102.6 g

of which sugars14.5 g

Dietary Fiber15.2 g

Protein50.5 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Salt4.66 g

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Sieve

•Grater

•Pan with Lid

•Colander

Cooking Steps

Cook the Pasta

1

Boil a large pot of salted water for the rigatoni.
When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil.
Cook until softened, 10-12 mins.
Once cooked, reserve 50ml pasta water (per 2P) then drain in a colander and pop back in the pot, off the heat.
Drizzle with oil and stir through to prevent sticking.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Time to Fry

2

Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Place a large pan over medium-high heat (without oil).
Once the pan is hot, fry the onion and chorizo until the chorizo is starting to brown, 5-6 mins.

Make the Sauce

3

Add 1 tbsp butter (per 2P) to the pan along with the Cajun spice mix and garlic. Cook for 30 secs.
Add the chickpeas, tomato paste, creme fraiche, ¼ tsp salt (per 2P), ½ tsp sugar (per 2P) and the reserved pasta water.
Cover and simmer for 4-5 mins.

TIP: Loosen the sauce with a splash of water if you feel it's too thick.

Finish and Serve

4

Stir through the cheese and drained pasta.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Divide the pasta between plates.
Drizzle the pesto over the top.

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