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Mushroom, Thyme and Chorizo Pasta

This is a very hearty pasta sauce recipe. If you find that chorizo is too strong, try some pancetta or smoked streaky bacon instead.

Serves 4

   Ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 300g Roma Cellentani pasta
• 1 tbsp Roma Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 50g chorizo sausages, thinly sliced
• 200g wild mushroom selection, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 300g Roma Chopped Tomatoes
• 100g baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed
• 120ml cream
• 1 sprig thyme
• Salt and pepper
• Roma Formaggio Da Pasta for shavings

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chorizo and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms, thyme and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream and gently toss in the spinach until just wilted.
5. Add the pasta to the sauce and check for seasoning. You may like to add a little freshly ground black pepper.
6. Spoon the pasta into serving bowls and top with parmesan.
7. Serve immediately.