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Creamy Mushroom & Smokey Chorizo Penne

Creamy Mushroom & Smokey Chorizo Penne

with Parmesan Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 02, 2026
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Calories
952 kcal
Protein
46.4g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sulphites
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Penne

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; May be present: Milk, Soy, Eggs.)

2

Garlic

1

Mild Chorizo

(May be present: Soy, Milk, Sulphites.)

1

Sliced Mushrooms

1

Tomato Paste

1

Savoury Seasoning

1

Light Cooking Cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1

Baby Spinach Leaves

1

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

Energy (kJ)3985 kJ
Calories952 kcal
Fat53.1 g
of which saturates23.7 g
Carbohydrate77.2 g
of which sugars11.8 g
Dietary Fibre7.3 g
Protein46.4 g
Sodium2040 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water. • Cook penne in the boiling water, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan.

2
2

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. Roughly chop mild chorizo. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook sliced mushrooms, until just browned and softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add chorizo and cook until golden, 4-6 minutes.

3
3

• To pan with chorizo, add garlic, tomato paste and savoury seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in light cooking cream and the reserved pasta water until combined, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat and stir in cooked penne and baby spinach leaves, tossing until well combined. Season to taste.

TIP: Add a splash of water if the pasta looks dry.

4
4

• Divide creamy mushroom and chorizo penne between bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the rich, tasty flavours, with chorizo adding a delicious punch. Some found it a bit spicy for kids.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with simple-to-follow instructions. A great option for a speedy, delicious dinner.
  • Suggestions: Some recommend adding chilli flakes for extra kick. Others suggest cooking chorizo without oil first to reduce calories.
  • Leftovers: Several noted it reheated well, with some finding it even better the next day.
  • Portions: While most found servings generous, a few wished for larger portions or more mushrooms relative to other ingredients.
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