Chorizo & Spinach Risoni Bake
with Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Eggs
What happens when you cook chorizo with fragrant herbs, garlic and onion, then use this concoction as the base for a risoni bake? We could tell you, but the best way to find out is to try it yourself! While you're at it, throw in some roasted cherry tomatoes for a sweet burst of flavour that also works to cut through the lovely richness of the dish. *Unfortunately, some of this week's ingredients were in short supply. As such, what you receive may be slightly different to what is pictured. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious, just be sure to follow your recipe card! *
Ingredients
1 packet
mild chorizo
(May be present: Soy, Milk, Sulphites)
1
brown onion
1 punnet
snacking tomatoes
1 packet
garlic paste
1 sachet
Italian herbs
1 packet
risoni
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1 packet
chicken stock pot
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
2 cup
boiling water
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • Roughly chop mild chorizo. • Thinly slice brown onion. Halve snacking tomatoes.
Little cooks: Don your goggles and have a go at peeling off the onion's outer layer!
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chorizo and onion, stirring, until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes. • Add snacking tomatoes and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
• Add garlic paste and Italian herbs and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in risoni until well combined.
• Add the boiling water (2 cups for 2 people / 4 cups for 4 people) and chicken stock pot to the pan. Stir well, then bring to the boil. • Transfer risoni mixture to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. • Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.
TIP: 'Al dente' rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• When the risoni bake is ready, stir through a splash of water to loosen, if needed. • Stir in the butter and baby spinach leaves.
• Sprinkle over shaved Parmesan cheese to serve. • Divide chorizo and spinach risoni bake between bowls to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the tasty, hearty dish, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra herbs or spices for more kick.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick, easy one-pan preparation, with some noting it's even simpler cooked entirely on the cooktop.
- Suggestions: Several recommended swapping risoni for rice or larger pasta shapes, and adjusting the liquid ratio to avoid a watery result.
- Leftovers: The dish reheats well for lunch the next day, with some saying it tastes even better.
- Portions: Generous servings pleased many, with some noting it easily feeds more than the stated number of people.
