Easy Chorizo Pasta
This chorizo pasta recipe is quick, easy, and has only a handful of ingredients! It's ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (8.8 ounce) coil Spanish chorizo sausage cut into small pieces
- 1/2 small onion chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it until al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and chorizo and fry it until it just starts to get crispy (around 5 minutes).
- Add the onion and cook it until it's softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, and cream. Let the sauce cook for another 5 minutes or so, or until the sauce is reduced to your liking. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Toss with the pasta and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can either use a mild or spicy chorizo - it's up to you. Anything in the ballpark of 8.8 ounces (about 250g) will work. You can use partially or fully cured chorizo... it'll all taste good. I used Spanish chorizo for this recipe (not Mexican).
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
