Creamy Chorizo Pasta: A Nutritious Twist You’ll Love
A creamy and flavorful chorizo pasta dish that’s both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 200 grams chorizo sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and spinach to the skillet and sauté until the spinach is wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and paprika, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg