Chorizo and chickpeas pasta with kale
Background
This chorizo and chickpeas pasta with kale is a super easy recipe, perfect for midweek suppers. Instead of kale you can use cavolo nero, savoy cabbage or spinach. For a spicy version use spicy chorizo or add some chilli flakes to the sautéed onions. Serve it with a crispy green salad.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 celery stick
- 1 carrot
- ½ red pepper
- 8 cm piece of chorizo
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tin chopped tomato
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- 1.5 cups chopped kale
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley leaves to serve
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, celery, red pepper and carrot.
- Remove the skin of the chorizo then cut it into small pieces.
- Add the chorizo and all the chopped veggies to a large pan.
- Add a little olive oil, the gently sauté over low heat until the chorizo releases its fat and the onion is translucent. Add the spices and stir for a for a minute, then add the tinned tomatoes. Using the tin, add some water to cover everything well.
- Bring to the boil and cook over low heat and under cover for 10 minutes.
- Add the kale and the chickpeas to the chorizo sauce, then cook for a further 10 minutes or so. Season to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in another pan, following the instructions on the packet. Drain, cover and set aside.
- Serve the pasta, topped with the sauce, then scatter some chopped parsley over it.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Spanish
- Ingredients: - Other Pulses - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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