eCook Meal
Spicy Chorizo Pasta
with grated Italian-style hard cheese
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
Choose your portion size.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
INDULGE IN ITALY
Serve up the creamy pasta and scatter over the cheese, the piquanté peppers, and the remaining Oregano. Enjoy!
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.
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Sour Cream needs 200 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 80% of packR31.19
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Piquanté Peppers needs 80 gPEPPADEW Piquanté Pepper Chutney 400 g 400 g at R58.99 · 20% of packR11.80
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Fresh Oregano needs 10 gTomato and Oregano Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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