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Creamy Chorizo Pasta Recipe

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This creamy chorizo pasta combines spicy chorizo sausage with a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni and finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley. A comforting, flavorful dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 14 ounces rigatoni

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 11 ounces spicy chorizo sausage
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Mince the garlic cloves and grate the Parmesan cheese. Remove casings from the chorizo sausages and cut the sausage into smaller pieces.
  2. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water for later use.
  3. Cook Chorizo: In a large skillet, heat unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chorizo pieces and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, then add the tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes to develop the sauce base.
  5. Season and Simmer: Sprinkle in dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Toss Pasta: Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce along with ½ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together to combine well, adjusting seasoning with more salt if needed.
  7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using and serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

  • Reserving pasta water helps adjust sauce consistency and improves sauce adherence to the pasta.
  • Use spicy chorizo for a bold, smoky flavor, but you can substitute with sweet chorizo or Italian sausage if preferred.
  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a mixture of milk and cream.
  • Parmesan cheese is essential for the creamy texture and savory depth; avoid pre-grated cheese with additives.
  • Chopping parsley fresh adds brightness and color, but it’s optional.

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