SPICY CHORIZO PASTA
Macaroni and chorizo is classic Spanish comfort food. While iterations abound, it typically starts by frying smoked chorizo with a little onion, adding canned or fresh tomato and maybe some oregano, then letting it simmer into a thick tomato sauce. It's often topped with cheese and baked like a mac and cheese. Instead of fresh tomatoes, this recipe uses highly concentrated tomato paste, which is made by cooking down tomatoes for ages so you don't have to. The paste fries in the chorizo's rendered drippings for a very fast, silky, smoky and spicy sauce. When shopping for this recipe, look for Spanish chorizo, a shelf-stable sausage usually found near salami and other cured meats in the grocery store. Mexican chorizo is sold fresh and is made with different chiles and spices.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and chorizo over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is crisp and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a plate.
- Return the pot to medium heat and add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is caramelized and a shade darker, 3 to 5 minutes, covering the pan if the splattering is wild. Add the red-pepper flakes and a few grinds of black pepper, then remove from heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the tomato mixture. Return the pot to the medium-high heat, and stir vigorously until the pasta is well coated. Add more pasta water until the sauce is glossy. Stir in the chorizo and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Babar jatt
[email protected]This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Aida Tuuti
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can handle the heat, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
MoM Lover
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
Vyclops
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.
Clinton Johnson
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
IGWE HENRY
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Amava Modupe
[email protected]Yum!
Crimson
[email protected]This pasta dish is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and has just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend it!
Raju Shak
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this pasta dish was surprisingly mild. The chorizo adds a nice flavor without being too overpowering. I would definitely make this again.
Sumon Ahmed
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of chorizo, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.
James Munene
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chorizo. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend adding some extra cheese to the top before serving.
Saeed Rahman
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for my family last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spicy chorizo and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Yacine Beneddra
[email protected]This pasta dish is a winner! The chorizo and spices create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. I especially love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which add a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.
Waleed Ansari
[email protected]The chorizo pasta was so easy to make, and it turned out even better than I expected. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chorizo was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good pasta dish.
Alicia Davis
[email protected]This spicy chorizo pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The chorizo adds a nice kick of heat, and the combination of flavors is simply delicious. I will definitely be making this again!