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Chorizo Pasta Recipe: Spicy, Creamy

Smoky chorizo pasta with peppers in creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
  • 12 –16 oz Spanish chorizo dry-cured, sliced (or fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes adjust heat
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta al dente; reserve water.
  • Brown chorizo; remove.
  • Sauté onion + peppers.
  • Add garlic + spices.
  • Deglaze with wine/broth.
  • Add tomatoes + chorizo + cream.
  • Toss with pasta + cheese.

Notes

• Spanish or Mexican chorizo both work
• Pasta water = silky sauce
• Better next day
• Try creamy or spicy variation
• Weeknight star