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Hands up if you’re a pasta lover! I can’t get enough of pasta to be honest and this pasta with mushrooms is super easy and in combination with the creamy mushroom sauce, crispy chorizo, lots of parmesan cheese and soft goat cheese. So so good! I’ve made this dish at least 10 times and while it is rarely the same, this is the base recipe.
Pasta with mushrooms and chorizo
For making this easy pasta recipe you can use any kind of short pasta you like. I’ve used conciglie pasta, which I love but penne would work just as well. I don’t like long pasta with this recipe so I would advise to use a shorter pasta. For making the recipe you can check the recipe card for full details or read on for more tips on the best pasta with mushrooms.
You need the following:
- Pasta
- chorizo sausage
- chestnut mushrooms – those are my favorite mushrooms, but you can use cremini mushrooms, white button mushrooms or whatever kinds of mushrooms you like. I’ve made this with portobello mushrooms and oyster mushrooms as well or a mix of all of the above.
- garlic cloves
- broccoli – precook the broccoli briefly
- soft goat cheese
- parmesan cheese
- fresh basil
Why I love this pasta dish
When I was growing up my mum – not the best of cooks – had exactly two pasta recipes she made each week. Pasta with ham and cheese and the other one was a pasta with a packaged herb mix. I don’t think she even added something like fresh veggies to the dish. So when I started learning how to cook I also started experimenting with pasta dishes. And the fun part with pasta is that it goes with so many different things.
It can serve as a lovely starter of date night, it works as a fancy dish if you want it to and you can add just about anything you have in the fridge. If you’re making this for next time try and add some of your own favorite flavors. Maybe a bit of red peper flakes or swap the goat cheese for a punchy gorgonzola. Add more Italian seasoning like fresh thyme, oregano and maybe even a bit of pesto.
Preparing the pasta
When you cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions make sure to save a splash of pasta cooking water. The pasta gets an even creamier sauce if you add that to the dish. For the rest it is pretty straightforward to make. It’s simple ingredients and not a lot of time involved in making the pasta dish.
Use a large skillet so everything fits together and start by sauteing the chorizo.. There is a lot of oil coming out of the chorizo and you can drain some if you want but it will also add flavor so I do drain a bit of the oil but leave some of it behind too. I love that it ads flavor to the mushrooms. the broccoli and the garlic.
To make the creamy sauce you really only need the goat cheese. I let it melt through the vegetables. If you want you can add a splash of heavy cream or make it a bit fresher by adding some lemon juice. White wine is also a great combination with this dish but it’s up to you what you want to add.
Once the cheese has melted you add the drained pasta to the pan and about a cup of the starchy pasta water. Or use less, just check how much you need for the best results. The sauce will get creamier due to the starches. Toss pasta through the sauce. Give it a quick stir and serve the pasta with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.
Can I make this pasta vegetarian?
Do I also use the mushroom stem?
Pasta with mushrooms and chorizo
Ingredients
- 150 g pasta conciglie or other small pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100 g chorizo cut into cubes
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms sliced
- 250 g broccoli broken into florets
- 125 g goat cheese soft
Serve with
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil fresh
How to make the pasta with mushrooms
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
- Cook the broccoli florets, drain and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan with a little olive oil and sauté the chorizo, chestnut mushrooms and garlic. Add the broccoli florets and sauté briefly. Add the goat cheese to the pan and let it melt through the vegetables.
- Add the pasta to the pan and stir to combine.
- Serve the pasta with parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
