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Spicy Chorizo Pasta

with grated Italian-style hard cheese

Quick & Easy

4.8

  • Hands on15 - 20 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
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This will become one of those lifesaver recipes when you don’t want a complicated cook in the kitchen but still need a meal that isn’t shy on flavour, Chef! Al dente mafaldine pasta is coated in a sweet sour cream sauce, which brings a creamy balance to the spicy smoked paprika and salty chorizo. Served with indulgent gratings of Italian-style cheese & fresh oregano.

Serving guide

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  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SPICY PAPRIKA

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Garlic, the paprika spice mix, the chorizo, and ½ the Oregano, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally).

  3. SWEET SOUR CREAM SAUCE

    Remove from the heat and add the sour cream. Add 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of pasta water and simmer until thickened, 5-6 minutes. Add the pasta, seasoning, and a sweetener (to taste).

  4. INDULGE IN ITALY

    Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining Oregano. Enjoy!

  • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta - 125g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Paprika Spice Mix - 15ml

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 50g

  • Fresh Oregano - 3g

  • Sour Cream - 50ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 20g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 20ml

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SPICY PAPRIKA

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Garlic, the paprika spice mix, the chorizo, and ½ the Oregano, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally).

  3. SWEET SOUR CREAM SAUCE

    Remove from the heat and add the sour cream. Add 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of pasta water and simmer until thickened, 5-6 minutes. Add the pasta, seasoning, and a sweetener (to taste).

  4. INDULGE IN ITALY

    Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining Oregano. Enjoy!

  • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta - 250g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Paprika Spice Mix - 30ml

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 100g

  • Fresh Oregano - 5g

  • Sour Cream - 100ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 40g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 40ml

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SPICY PAPRIKA

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Garlic, the paprika spice mix, the chorizo, and ½ the Oregano, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally).

  3. SWEET SOUR CREAM SAUCE

    Remove from the heat and add the sour cream. Add 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of pasta water and simmer until thickened, 6-7 minutes. Add the pasta, seasoning, and a sweetener (to taste).

  4. INDULGE IN ITALY

    Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining Oregano. Enjoy!

  • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta - 375g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Paprika Spice Mix - 45ml

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 150g

  • Fresh Oregano - 8g

  • Sour Cream - 150ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml

  1. PERFECT PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. SPICY PAPRIKA

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Garlic, the paprika spice mix, the chorizo, and ½ the Oregano, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally).

  3. SWEET SOUR CREAM SAUCE

    Remove from the heat and add the sour cream. Add 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of pasta water and simmer until thickened, 6-7 minutes. Add the pasta, seasoning, and a sweetener (to taste).

  4. INDULGE IN ITALY

    Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining Oregano. Enjoy!

  • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta - 500g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Paprika Spice Mix - 60ml

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 200g

  • Fresh Oregano - 10g

  • Sour Cream - 200ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 80g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 80ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R109.77

for 4 servings · R27.44 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo
  • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta
  • Paprika Spice Mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Spicy Chorizo Pasta?

The preparation time for Spicy Chorizo Pasta with grated Italian-style hard cheese is between 15 and 20 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Spicy Chorizo Pasta with grated Italian-style hard cheese?

The total time required to make Spicy Chorizo Pasta with grated Italian-style hard cheese is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Spicy Chorizo Pasta provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Spicy Chorizo Pasta?

Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Mafaldine Pasta, Oregano, Paprika Spice Mix, Piquanté Peppers, Pork Chorizo, Sour Cream

What is the nutritional information of Spicy Chorizo Pasta?

Calories: 712, Carbs: 78 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 34.5 grams, Sugar: 7.3 grams, Salt: 798 grams

How do I prepare Spicy Chorizo Pasta?

INDULGE IN ITALY: Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining oregano. Enjoy! PERFECT PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. SWEET SOUR CREAM SAUCE: Remove from the heat and add the sour cream. Add 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of pasta water and simmer until thickened, 5-6 minutes. Add the pasta, seasoning, and a sweetener (to taste). SPICY PAPRIKA: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the garlic, the paprika spice mix, the chorizo, and ½ the oregano, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting occasionally).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Spicy Chorizo Pasta?

Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Mafaldine Pasta, Oregano, Paprika Spice Mix, Piquanté Peppers, Pork Chorizo, Sour Cream

How many calories does Spicy Chorizo Pasta have?

712 calories

How much fat content does Spicy Chorizo Pasta have?

grams