Chorizo and carrot pasta

Your godmother Jane gave us the recipe for this - she cooked it once for lunch at their flat when you, Wulfrun and Eafa were starving.

For one person you'll need:

half an onion
a carrot, very thinly sliced lengthways
spicy chorizo - however much you think you can eat (in your case, probably a lot)
pasta of your choice - twists or bows are always popular

Slice the chorizo thinly, and put in a frying pan to brown. Meanwhile, stick the pasta on. Once the chorizo is browned, take it out of the frying pan, and chuck the onion/carrot in. Cook in the chorizo oil until the onion is translucent and the carrot is softened and sweet.

Drain the pasta after 6-8 minutes once it's al dente. Throw into the pan with the carrot/onion, and the cooked chorizo. Grate a little parmesan cheese over the top, and season with lots of black pepper.

It's nice with a green salad and a sharp, lemony dressing. Tomatoes marinated in a little balsamic vinegar also go well.