The Ultimate Creamy Chorizo Pasta
Delicious, easy, and creamy Chorizo Pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes. The creamy sauce complements the chorizo's spicy kick, resulting in a warm, comforting dish perfect for a cold day.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta I used gluten free pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz chorizo removed from casing or cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water, and cook al dente according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add chorizo and onion, and cook stirring until crispy - about 6-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add tomato paste and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and scrape the bottom of the pan until reduced by half - about 4-minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream then bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer then stir in cream cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Reduce the heat to low then simmer until thickened to your liking. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley, red pepper flakes and more parmesan.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Dairy Free: Use vegan cream cheese, coconut milk in place of half and half, and nutritional yeast in place of parmesan.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free. I prefer rigatoni, but you can use any short pasta of your choice.
- Vegan: Use soy chorizo, vegan cream cheese, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast.
Serving Tips
- Serve this creamy chorizo pasta dish with a side salad and garlic bread or by itself. Garnish with parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and pepper flakes to taste.
Storage Tips
- This pasta is best enjoyed freshly made, but you can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2376IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg