Spaghetti With Spanish Flavours

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Spaghetti with Spanish Flavours - A Delicious and Easy Meal to Impress Your Guests

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 1/2 ounces chorizo sausage , sliced
	10 ounces spaghetti
	1 ounce flat leaf parsley ( a good handful )
	2 red peppers , from a jar ( in brine or oil )
	salt and pepper
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 ounces parmesan cheese , finely grated , plus extra to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

620

Sugar

Fat

30g

Spaghetti with Spanish Flavours is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for impressing guests or for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. The dish is full of Spanish flavours, with sliced chorizo sausage and briny red peppers that add a depth of flavour and texture to the dish. The finely grated parmesan cheese and chopped flat leaf parsley add a touch of creaminess and freshness to the dish. This meal is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a favourite in your recipe box.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2.	While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo sausage and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
3.	Add the sliced red peppers and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes until the peppers have softened slightly.
4.	Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the pan with the chorizo and red peppers. Toss to combine.
5.	Add the finely grated parmesan cheese and chopped flat leaf parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
6.	Serve hot with extra parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This dish is full of delicious Spanish flavours and is easy to make.

It’s a crowd-pleaser and is great for serving to guests or for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the chorizo and parmesan cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, the red peppers contain lots of vitamin C and antioxidants.
They have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving immune function.