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Tomato Chorizo Pasta
Tomato chorizo pasta flavored with fresh garlic and chorizo sausage is a simple, quick and delicious dinner recipe.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Keyword
Chorizo pasta, Chorizo pasta recipe, Spanish chorizo
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
535
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
200
g (7oz)
Spanish chorizo
1
red onion
finely chopped
2
garlic cloves
crushed
1
tsp
smoked paprika
2
tbsp
tomato paste
1
tsp
chilli flakes/red pepper flakes
400
g (14oz)
crushed tomatoes
salt and black pepper
to taste
500
g (1lb)
pasta
Parmesan cheese
to serve
fresh basil
to serve
Instructions
In a large skillet or pan set over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
Slice the chorizo into thin slices and add to the pan, allowing to cook until crisp and golden.
Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until soft and translucent then stir in the garlic, paprika and chilli flakes.
Cook for another 30 seconds then add the tomato paste and pour in the tomatoes.
Season to taste and simmer on low heat. Stir in the chorizo.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil, season generously with salt.
Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
Toss the pasta with the sauce and a splash of the cooking water then serve with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories:
535
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
85
g
|
Protein:
18
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
23
mg
|
Sodium:
700
mg
|
Potassium:
420
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
472
IU
|
Vitamin C:
13
mg
|
Calcium:
46
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg