Chorizo Penne

Chorizos are such a tasty ingredient, that you don't need to add much more to make an excellent meal with them. Here, they are the key ingredient in a simple pasta dish.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

400g penne

1 tsp olive oil

2 chorizos, thinly sliced

1 red onion, halved & cut into thin wedges

3-4 garlic cloves, crushed

2 vine ripened or roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Grated parmesan, to serve

Cook pasta in a large saucepan until al dente.

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat with the oil. Add chorizo and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Add onion and cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic and tomatoes and cook, stirring, for a further 3-4 minutes.

Drain past and return to saucepan. Add the chorizo mixture along with the fresh parsley. Toss well to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with parmesan.