Chorizo with Cherry Tomato with SMART Protein Penne

Chorizo with Cherry Tomato with SMART Protein Penne

Cooking time: 35min, serves 4

Recipe inspired by Matt Preston

  • 375g Vetta SMART Protein Penne
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 500g fresh chorizo, casings removed and rolled into small balls
  • 2 capsicums, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans cherry tomatoes
  • Shaved parmesan, to serve
  • Salt and cracked pepper, to serve (optional)
  1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions, reserving half a cup of cooking water and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add chorizo and cook until browned.
  3. Add capsicum, garlic and stir until fragrant.
  4. Add vinegar and cook stirring constantly for 1 min or until reduced slightly.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon cooking water and cherry tomatoes. Bring to the boil then simmer and cook for few minutes to develop flavour.
  6. Place the pasta into mixture then toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve with shaved parmesan and extra cracked pepper (optional)

 

via Delicious magazine