Spanish Style Pasta With Chorizo and Olives
Simple, sunshiny Spanish style pasta with chorizo, olives, tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh pasta
- 125 grams chorizo diced
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 165 grams green olives drained weight
- ½ lemon juice only
- 10 grams fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water, and leave to one side.
- Add the chorizo to a large pan and put on a medium heat. Cook for two minutes until the oil has been released and the chorizo is sizzling.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until the skin is blistered, then use a wooden spoon to crush them gently.
- Add the olives, lemon juice and a cup of the pasta water. Cook for another two minutes, then add the pasta. Stir well to combine.
- To serve, top each bowl of pasta with a sprinkling of chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Style Pasta With Chorizo and Olives
Amount per Serving
Calories
525
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
685
mg
30
%
Potassium
410
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
74
g
25
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
852
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
