Chorizo & pepper lasagne

Health score
52%
Chorizo & pepper lasagne
80 min.
6
671kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a hearty dish that's bursting with flavor, look no further than this exquisite Chorizo & Pepper Lasagne. This dish takes the traditional lasagne up a notch by incorporating the smoky, spicy notes of chorizo sausage, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of vibrant peppers. It's a delightful marriage of textures and flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds!

With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, you can create a beautiful main course that's suitable for lunch or dinner. Each serving is rich in flavor, with 671 calories that promise satisfaction without sacrificing taste. The blend of creamy fromage frais and rich Red Leicester cheese provides a luxurious finish, making this lasagne not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to some comfort food after a long day, this dish will not disappoint. Plus, it's easy to make ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your evening without the stress of last-minute cooking. Garnish with a handful of fresh basil leaves for that extra touch of freshness. Dive into this hearty culinary creation and savor every bite of your Chorizo & Pepper Lasagne!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onion sliced
  • 200 chorizo sausage cut halved sliced
  •  pasilla peppers diced deseeded ( 4, any mix of colours)
  • 500 ml passata 
  • 500 spices: paprika powder 1 
  •  eggs 
  • 100 lancashire cheese red grated
  • 300 lasagne pasta sheets dried (9 sheets)
  • small handful basil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or wok, then cook the onions for 5-10 mins or until they start to colour.
  3. Add the chorizo, peppers and some seasoning, and cook for a few mins.
  4. Pour in the passata with 150ml water, then cover and cook for 10 mins.
  5. Meanwhile, beat the fromage frais and egg with the cheese, then season.
  6. Spoon a third of the tomato sauce mixture into the base of a deep lasagne dish. Put 3 sheets of lasagne in a single layer on top, then cover with a third more sauce and 3 more lasagne sheets. Cover with the remainder of the sauce and sheets, then pour the cheese sauce on top.
  7. Bake for 40-50 mins until the topping is set and starting to colour.
  8. Serve sprinkled with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories671kcal
Protein11.61%
Fat29.75%
Carbs58.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.83
Glycemic Load
15.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.05565243182%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
11.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:671.04kcal
33.55%
Fat:24.21g
37.25%
Saturated Fat:12.39g
77.42%
Carbohydrates:107.4g
35.8%
Net Carbohydrates:90.83g
33.03%
Sugar:14.13g
15.7%
Cholesterol:67.96mg
22.65%
Sodium:167.19mg
7.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.25g
42.51%
Manganese:13.89mg
694.4%
Iron:19.34mg
107.42%
Calcium:723.71mg
72.37%
Fiber:16.57g
66.29%
Vitamin C:53.6mg
64.97%
Selenium:44.82µg
64.03%
Magnesium:170.33mg
42.58%
Copper:0.83mg
41.73%
Phosphorus:334.7mg
33.47%
Potassium:1165.77mg
33.31%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.67%
Vitamin K:31.14µg
29.65%
Vitamin E:3.89mg
25.96%
Zinc:3.65mg
24.33%
Vitamin B3:4.17mg
20.86%
Vitamin A:1004.7IU
20.09%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.46%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.83%
Folate:54.31µg
13.58%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.81%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.31%