Herby Chorizo & Leek Orecchiette
with Garlic Pangrattato
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Milk
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sulphites
'Pangrattato' is Italian for breadcrumb and it adds a delicious, traditional crunch when sprinkled over pasta. The orecchiette (meaning 'little ears' in Italian) is the perfect pasta shape for cradling the juicy chorizo and tender veg. What more could you want?
Ingredients
3 clove
Garlic
Ā½ packet
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; May be present: Soy.)
1 packet
Orecchiette
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Soy.)
1
Leek
1
Zucchini
1
brown onion
1 packet
Mild Chorizo
(May be present: Soy, Milk, Sulphites.)
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
thickened cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
baby spinach leaves
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
ā¢ Boil the kettle. Finely chop garlic. ā¢ In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients), stirring, until golden brown, 3 minutes. ā¢ Add half the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season and transfer to a bowl.
ā¢ Meanwhile, half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water. ā¢ Cook orecchiette in the boiling water until āal denteā, 11 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Drain orecchiette and return to the saucepan. ā¢ Meanwhile, thinly slice leek into rounds. Slice zucchini into half-moons. Roughly chop brown onion and mild chorizo.
TIP: āAl denteā pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
ā¢ Return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chorizo, tossing, until browned, 4-5 minutes. ā¢ Add leek, zucchini and onion and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic & herb seasoning and remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add thickened cream and the butter. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add orecchiette and reserved pasta water, stir to combine and simmer until slightly reduced, 1 minute. Add baby spinach leaves and stir to combine. Season to taste.
ā¢ Divide herby chorizo and leek orecchiette between bowls. ā¢ Top with garlic pangrattato to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling over the pangrattato!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour:Ā Many enjoyed the dish, praising the chorizo and pangrattato. Some found it bland, suggesting extra seasoning or herbs to boost flavour.
- Ease of prep:Ā Quick and easy to make, though a few found the pasta preparation finicky with some pieces sticking together.
- Suggestions:Ā Consider adding chicken for extra protein. Some recommend using less garlic, while others suggest adding parmesan for more depth.
- Portions:Ā Generous servings; several had leftovers. Some found it too much, while others appreciated the large portion size.
- Texture:Ā The pangrattato added a delicious crunch. A few found the leek and zucchini combination gave an unusual texture.
