Easy Spanish Chorizo and Tomato Pasta Bake
Easy Spanish Chorizo and Tomato Pasta Bake - a delicious dish for a comforting dinner on a cold night.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 chopped onion
- 4-5 Tablespoons olive oil
- 9 ounces Spanish Chorizo or any kind of sausage you like
- 1 14 ounces can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta or penne
- 2 cups shredded cheese(Manchego, parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar etc)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Place a medium-sized skillet on high heat on the stove, and add oil to the pan.
- Add the onion and sauté until transparent. Add the sliced Spanish chorizo to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add the tomato sauce, crushed garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper to taste and let them simmer for a minute.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water. Add the drained pasta to the tomato and chorizo mixture.
- Transfer the pasta with the sauce to a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the pasta.
- Finally, bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is melted, and the edges turn bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Spanish chorizo adds traditional flavor, but you can use any sausage you like. For a vegetarian option, consider a plant-based sausage.
- Cheese Choices: Manchego cheese is traditional, but feel free to use Parmesan, mozzarella, or cheddar for different flavors and textures.
- Pasta Cooking: Cook pasta al dente as it will continue to bake in the oven.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the dish up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Add extra baking time if starting from cold.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
