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Alicia Maude

REVIEW: Hello Fresh Chorizo Crusted Baked Penne with Cheese and Garlicky Tenderstem® Broccoli

I have previously used Hello Fresh and thought I would show you a few dishes I have just got this year, now if you would like to see the other dishes I have previously tried they are below:

HOW IT COMES: Cardboard box with ice packs and isolated bag with bits it, each meal has a paper bag with the recipe number on it to identify with what does with what as well as the recipe cards, all of the packaging is recyclable. There is many packs coupons within as well.


PREPARATION TIME:

30 minutes


DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium

INGREDIENTS:

  • Red onion

  • Garlic cloves

  • Mature cheddar cheese

  • Penne pasta

  • Chorizo

  • Panko breadcrumbs

  • Chicken stock powder

  • Creme Fraiche

  • Dried Oregano

  • Tenderstem Broccoli


UTENSILS:

  • Saucepan

  • Garlic press

  • Grater

  • Colander

  • Frying pan

  • Lid

  • Bowl

  • Measuring jug

  • Ovenproof dish


NUTRITION (per serving):

  • Energy (kJ) - 4078

  • Energy (kcal) - 975

  • Fat - 50g

  • Of which saturates - 26g

  • Carbohydrate - 93g

  • Of which sugars - 10g

  • Protein - 36g

  • Salt - 2.91g


INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta. Halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Grate the cheese. Once boiling, add the penne to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins. Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

STEP 2: While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo and stir-fry until it releases its oils, 1-2 mins. Don't let it take on too much colour. Transfer the chorizo and its oil to a small bowl with the breadcrumbs. Season with pepper, stir to combine then set aside.

STEP 3: Put your frying pan back on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil (see ingredients for amount) and the onion. Stir-fry until soft, 3-4 mins, then stir in the flour (see ingredients for amount). Cook until it forms a paste consistency, 1-2 mins. Gradually, stir in the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) and chicken stock powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins. Stir in the creme fraiche, then remove from the heat.

STEP 4: Add the dried oregano and Cheddar to the sauce and stir until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add a splash of water to loosen it if needed. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the chorizo crumb evenly over the top. Bake on the top shelf of your oven until the crumbs are golden, 5-6 mins. Once cooked, remove from your oven and leave to stand.

STEP 5: Meanwhile, wash out your frying pan and pop it back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways.. Once the pan is hot, add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Add the garlic and fry for 1 min longer. Then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Lower the heat to medium and allow to cook until the broccoli is tender, 4-5 mins. Remove the pan from the heat.

STEP 6: Spoon the penne bake into bowls and serve the broccoli alongside. Enjoy!


Well I have bought all of the ingredients to make a big batch and freeze them for my dinners so you can tell I love this dish. I love it SO much, probably the best dish I have had from them.


Purchased from: Hello Fresh

Star Rating: 5/5

Date Tried: Sunday 9th January 2022


This is not a sponsored blog post, I paid for the items however I have got a discount code to share for you click here to get £20 off your first box, so you are aware I will be credited £20 every time somebody uses my code.

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