Spicy Chorizo Pasta

Spicy Chorizo Pasta
  • Author: Lesley Waters

This flavorful and hearty pasta dish combines the rich flavors of chorizo, sun-blushed tomatoes, and red wine. Each bite offers a delightful mix of savory and slightly spicy notes, creating a satisfying meal that is perfect for cozy nights at home. The velvety tomato sauce is complemented by the tender pasta and aromatic touches of fresh basil, making it a great choice for a comforting dinner.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ red onion
  • ½ tsp dried chilli
  • 2 raw chorizo
  • 55g/2oz tomato purée
  • 55g/2oz sun-blushed tomatoes, chopped
  • 200ml/8fl oz red wine
  • 2 garlic
  • 250g/9oz short pasta, such as fusillipenne
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the onion and chilli and cook for two minutes.
  • Add the chorizo and cook for a further five minutes, or until golden-brown all over.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, apart from the pasta. Bring the to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • To serve, stir the pasta into the sausage mixture, then pour onto a serving plate and garnish with fresh basil.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2