Fresh Rigatoni and Chorizo Rosé Marinara
with Roasted Peppers and Spinach- Wheat
- Milk
This creamy rosé sauce is a game changer for your weeknight meals. Our easy cheat version uses cream cheese to add richness without making the dish too heavy. The delicious chorizo flavour shines through!
Ingredients
250 g
Chorizo Sausage, uncased
227 g
Fresh Rigatoni
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Baby Spinach
43 g
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 cup
Marinara Sauce
7 g
Parsley
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
170 mL
Roasted Peppers
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
56 g
Onion, chopped
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce.Add 10 cups water and 1 tbsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Heat Guide for Step 2: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) medium and 1 tsp (2 tsp) spicy! Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, drain half the roasted peppers (use all for 4 ppl), then roughly chop.Roughly chop spinach.Roughly chop parsley.
When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then onions, chorizo and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) chili flakes. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, breaking up chorizo into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.**Add chopped peppers. Season with pepper and garlic salt. Cook, stirring often, until warmed through, 1-2 min.
Meanwhile, add rigatoni to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 min.Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain.
Add cream cheese, marinara, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) reserved pasta water to the pan (from step 2). Cook, stirring often, until cream cheese melts and sauce comes to a simmer.Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min.
Add rigatoni and half the Parmesan to the pan. Stir until cheese melts and sauce coats rigatoni. (NOTE: Add remaining reserved pasta water, 2 tbsp at a time, to loosen the sauce, if desired.)Add spinach and stir until wilted, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide rigatoni between plates. Sprinkle with parsley, remaining Parmesan and any remaining chili flakes, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the creamy, flavorful sauce, though some found it too spicy or tart; the chorizo was a hit for most.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers appreciated how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, with clear instructions and pre-cut onions saving time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra veggies like broccoli or mushrooms; adjust spice levels to taste, as some found it quite hot.
- Leftovers: Several customers mentioned enjoying leftovers, noting the dish reheated well and tasted even better the next day.
- Pasta: Some suggested cooking the rigatoni longer than instructed for better texture; others praised the fresh pasta quality.
