Best 5 Penne With Chorizo Broccoli Recipes

PENNE WITH CHORIZO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook the penne following pack instructions, adding the broccoli for the final 3 mins. When cooked, drain, reserving a splash of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, fry the chorizo in a large dry frying pan until it starts to turn golden and release its oils. Add the garlic and fennel seeds, and cook for 1 min more. When the penne is cooked, tip it into the pan with the chorizo. Add the cream cheese, stir together until melted, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water so the sauce coats the pasta.
• Serve in bowls, scattered with a few rocket leaves and some grated Parmesan, if you like.

SPICY CHORIZO PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the onion and chili and cook for two minutes.
• Add the chorizo and cook for a further five minutes, or until golden brown all over.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, apart from the pasta. Bring the to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• To serve, stir the pasta into the sausage mixture, then pour onto a serving plate and garnish with fresh basil.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add penne, and cook 2 minutes less than package instructions for al dente; add broccoli. Cook 2 minutes or until penne is al dente and broccoli is bright green. Reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, drain pasta and broccoli; set aside.
• In the same pan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add pasta water as needed to help loosen any browned bits from bottom of pan.
• Add penne and broccoli, and cook until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta mixture to a serving dish. Top with ricotta; season with salt and pepper.

PENNE WITH CHORIZO AND KALE

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli and set aside.
• Boil some water in a large saucepot and cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, fry the chorizo in a frying pan on a high heat, turning so both sides get nice and crispy.
• Remove the chorizo from the pan and leave to drain on paper towel.
• Use a little more paper towel to clean out most of the fat from the chorizo from the frying pan, then add the olive oil.
• Set the pan over a medium heat and lightly saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add the kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
• Stir in the broccoli and chorizo and set aside.
• Drain the pasta and mix in the hot sauce, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheddar cheese, then toss with the chorizo mixture and serve.

PENNE WITH GARLICKY BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Turn frequently to cook until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Add half of the garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccolini, and continue to cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the broccolini is tender but still bright green. Stir in the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, and crumble in the bacon. Toss again, and serve!