Chorizo & Mozzarella Pasta Bake, great family meal for dinner !

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Pork sausage is generally cheaper and still flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine cooked pasta with the chorizo mixture in a large bowl; mix well.

Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top for added heat.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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