Spaghetti with Spanish flavours

• Chorizo2¾ oz
• Spaghetti10½ oz
• Parsley¾ oz
• Red Pepper2
• Olive Oil2 tbsp
• Parmesan Cheese1¾ oz

Instructions

1. 1

   Put a pan of water on over a high heat to boil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, snip the chorizo into strips with scissors, and chop the parsley and peppers (check for stray seeds first).

3. 3

   When the water is boiling briskly, add the spaghetti with a good measure of salt, stir and return to the boil.

4. 4

   Cook for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   In a large frying pan, heat the oil, add the chorizo and peppers and plenty of black pepper.

6. 6

   Cook for a minute or so, until heated through and the juices are stained red from the paprika in the chorizo.

7. 7

   Scoop half a mugful of pasta water from the pan, drain the remainder and tip the spaghetti into the frying pan.

8. 8

   Add the parsley and parmesan, toss well and splash in the pasta water, to moisten.

9. 9

   Hand round extra parmesan at the table.