Beef, Bean and Chorizo Pasta

A satisfying thin cut beef pasta dish that's great for a midweek meal.  Cubes of chorizo combined with onion, garlic, peas, cherry tomatoes, canned chick peas and fresh herbs make it truly delicious.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 350g thin cut beef steaks, cut into strips
  • 300g pasta shapes
  • 100g diced chorizo or pancetta cubes
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic purée
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 x 400g can chickpeas or cannellini beans, drained
  • 100g frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the chorizo or pancetta, onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the beef and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas or beans, peas and pasta and continue to cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
  4. Season, garnish with the parsley and serve immediately with a side salad and garlic bread.