Penne Pasta with Chorizo

Name: Penne Pasta with Chorizo
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb chorizo, cut into slices; 2 cups chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 ozs penne pasta; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

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Prep 10 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 4

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Pasta is one of those dishes that work well for any occasion and everyone loves it. My favorite weekday dishes are the ones I can prepare in 30 minutes or less and are filled with flavor. I’m in love with this pasta with chorizo recipe because it’s such a flavorful dish. It’s a new favorite in my house and I’ve taken to preparing it often because it’s delicious, inexpensive and easy to make.

by Erica Dinho

Updated Sep 28, 2015

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chorizo, cut into slices
2 cups chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
8 ozs penne pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1

Fry the chorizo in olive oil for a couple of minutes and drain on paper towel.
2

Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3

Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 8 minutes.
4

Next, cook the pasta al dente. When ready, drain and add to the sauce with grated cheese and chorizo. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot and garnished with chopped scallions on top.

Expert Tips

tip 1
When cooking the pasta, add a teaspoon of oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking.

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Pasta is one of those dishes that work well for any occasion and everyone loves it. My favorite weekday dishes are the ones I can prepare in 30 minutes or less and are filled with flavor. I’m in love with this pasta with chorizo recipe because it’s such a flavorful dish. It’s a new favorite in my house and I’ve taken to preparing it often because it’s delicious, inexpensive and easy to make.