Spanish Pasta Salad
What is chorizo? Chorizo is a highly seasoned pork sausage, generally available fresh or dry-cured, that is widely used in Mexican and Spanish cooking. Cubed or shaved smoked ham can be used in place of chorizo.
Serves 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
| Energy: | 560 calories |
| Protein: | 22.0 g |
| Fat: | 18.0 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 71.0 g |
Recipe Ingredients
| 2 cups |
penne pasta, cooked according to package directions |
500 mL |
| 10 |
Compliments Sun-dried Tomatoes |
|
| 1/2 cup |
Compliments Sensations Flame Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade |
125 mL |
| 2 tbsp |
Compliments Sensations Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
30 mL |
| 2 |
jars marinated artichoke hearts; drain, reserving 2 tbsp (30 mL) marinade |
170 mL |
| 1 |
pkg. Compliments Organic Baby Spinach |
312 g |
| 6 oz |
dry-cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced |
175 g |
| 1/4 cup |
freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
60 mL |
| |
Salt and pepper |
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Recipe Directions
- Prepare sun-dried tomatoes according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp (30 mL) soaking water; slice tomatoes thinly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together tapenade, vinegar and tomato water. Whisk in artichoke marinade.
- Drain pasta well; toss with dressing and let cool to room temperature.
- Add spinach, tomatoes, chorizo and artichoke hearts; toss well. Garnish with cheese and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.