Monday, September 5, 2011

CHORIZO AND GARLIC PASTA



Here's a quick and easy pasta that I made last Saturday for an impromptu dinner here at my place for a hungry pack.

If you want it the dry type, just increase qty for the olive oil, and add tomato paste, about 2-3 tbsp instead of the crushed tomatoes.

CHORIZO AND GARLIC PASTA

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Recipe By: AAA

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 piece onion, minced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 pieces green chili pepper, siling tagalog
200 grams chorizo rioja - chopped
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup parsley
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated
400 grams spaghetti noodles - cook according to packet instructions

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan. Saute the onion until translucent. Add the garlic. Do not brown. Cook just until fragrant.
2. Add the green chilli, then the chorizo. Stir to break up the lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. To serve: Toss noodles in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Add the parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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