Creamy Chorizo Pasta Delight (Printable Version)
Rich pasta blended with spicy chorizo and a smooth tomato cream sauce for a satisfying meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
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400 grams rigatoni
→ Dairy & Fats
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14 grams unsalted butter
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180 milliliters heavy cream
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
→ Meat
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310 grams spicy chorizo sausage, casing removed and chopped
→ Produce & Herbs
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
→ Pantry
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60 grams tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 grams salt
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1.5 grams ground black pepper
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Mince garlic cloves, grate Parmesan, and remove casings from chorizo before chopping.
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Boil rigatoni in generously salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving one cup of the cooking water.
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Heat butter over medium in a large skillet. Add chorizo and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add rigatoni and half a cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste and finish with parsley.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed. Adjust chorizo quantity to control spice level. Fresh basil may substitute parsley.