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Ninja Speedi Spanish-Inspired Pesto Pasta with Chorizo

Ninja Speedi Spanish-Inspired Pesto Pasta with Chorizo

This recipe is a perfect example of how you can create a delicious meal using leftover ingredients from your fridge. The combination of chorizo, sweetcorn, carrot, and spinach adds a pop of colour and flavour to this Spanish-inspired pesto pasta dish.

Cooking Method
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Courses
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 14 mins Total Time: 24 mins
Servings 2
Best Season , Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 150 g Spaghetti
  • 50 g Chorizo (Chopped)
  • 1 Shallot (Chopped)
  • 150 g Sweetcorn
  • 1 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
  • 1 Carrot (Peeled and stripped into thin strips)
  • 100 g Spinach (Chopped)
  • 4 tsp Red Pesto
  • 10 g Fresh Oregano Leaves (Chopped)
  • 450 ml Boiling Water
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional to serve)
Instructions
  1. Heat the pot on Sear/Sauté 4 and add oil.
  2. Add the chopped shallot, chorizo, and sweetcorn. Fry for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the pot with the boiling water and a little salt. Change the cooking mode to Steam and set the timer for 12 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, add the carrot strips, chopped spinach, and fresh oregano to the pot. Stir around and cook for the final 2 minutes.
  6. Change the cooking mode to Sear/Sauté 5 and stir in the red pesto. Heat through for about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve the pasta hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 577.09kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.5g30%
Saturated Fat 3.71g19%
Trans Fat 0.05g
Cholesterol 16.64mg6%
Sodium 1243.87mg52%
Potassium 991.25mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 85.53g29%
Dietary Fiber 9.14g37%
Sugars 10.89g
Protein 19.16g39%
Vitamin A 500.17 IU
Vitamin C 23.89 mg
Calcium 201.39 mg
Iron 5.67 mg
Vitamin D 0.37 IU
Vitamin E 3.55 IU
Vitamin K 282.17 mcg
Thiamin 0.32 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 4.93 mg
Vitamin B6 0.56 mg
Folate 169.73 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Phosphorus 308.35 mg
Magnesium 138.01 mg
Zinc 2.45 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nick-Jolliffe
Nick Jolliffe
Home Cook, Foodie, and Recipe Tinkerer

Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.