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Mushroom, Leek & Chorizo Pasta Bake
SERVES: 4–6 • TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES
Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil
2 chorizo sausages, finely chopped
1 leek, trimmed, halved lengthways and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250 g button mushrooms, halved
¼ cup white wine
300 mL reduced fat thickened cream
¼ cup sage leaves, chopped (or use flat-leaf parsley)
350 g dried maccheroni or penne pasta
1 cup grated parmesan
½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
Heat remaining 1½ tbs oil in pan over medium heat. Add leek and garlic to pan and cook, stirring often, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in wine and simmer until evaporated. Add cream, sage and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain and return to pan. Add leek mixture to hot cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine. Spoon in a greased large (about 8 cup) baking dish.
Sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella over pasta mixture. Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. Place dish under grill (top about 5cm from heat source) and grill for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and is golden and serve.