Creamy Chorizo Pasta: An Indulgent Twist on Comfort Food
A rich and creamy dish that combines savory chorizo with pasta for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 200 grams chorizo, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spinach or diced tomatoes.
- You can adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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