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Chorizo pasta recipe.

Chorizo Pasta

This is a creamy, flavorful chorizo pasta recipe that features a homemade chorizo and a tomato-based pasta sauce. Ready to serve in 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Homemade Chorizo

  • 1 lb ground pork 20-30% fat is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves very finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce and Pasta

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion thinly diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup passata
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste