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Spicy Chorizo and Bacon Pasta

Dinner
This dish is something that you will want to make again and again. Chorizo and sun dried tomatoes have the ability to bring a whole other level of flavour to a dish. 
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Calories522kcal
Carbs44g
Protein36g
Fats23g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Performance Benefits

This meal is a great source of each macronutrient and could be enjoyed on a rest day or an exercise day.
Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contraction and nerve signals.
Expert Tips

Make some extra servings for later in the week. It reheats so well and is an ideal hearty lunch or dinner for those busy days when a salad just isn’t worth thinking about.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large pan

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • ½ Chilli (chopped)
  • 40 g Chorizo
  • 5 Bacon medallions
  • 30 g Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
  • ½ Courgette
  • ½ Aubergine
  • 1 cup Mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • ½ Tin of tomatoes
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • 100 g Wholewheat fusilli pasta (uncooked weight)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Black pepper
2 Servings

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil on a large pan.
  • Sauté the onions and chorizo on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, chilli, bacon medallions and smoked paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and sun dried tomatoes to the pan.
  • Leave to cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft, stirring often.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes.
  • Mix the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree through the pan.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it before adding it into the pan.
  • Mix well to fully coat the pasta in the sauce before serving.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 20.2mgSodium: 1648mgPotassium: 1233mgFiber: 12.2gSugar: 11.4gVitamin A: 157ugVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
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