Spanish Chorizo Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (400 gr) pasta
• 1 or 2 (200 gr) fresh chorizo
• 800 g crushed fresh tomato
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 leek
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• fresh basil leaves (optional)
• oregano (optional)
• Parsley (optional)
• Shredded cheese (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves
• Water to boil the pasta
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   The first step in this chorizo pasta recipe...: The first step in this chorizo pasta recipe is to chop the garlic, onion, leek, and red pepper and saute them.

2. 2

   Once they take on a little color, add...: Once they take on a little color, add the crushed tomato, bay leaf, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook it for 20-25 minutes on medium/high heat.

3. 3

   Remove the bay leaf and pass the tomato...: Remove the bay leaf and pass the tomato sauce through a blender or food processor.

4. 4

   Put plenty of water to heat in a...: Put plenty of water to heat in a large pot. Season it with salt and pepper and when it starts to boil add the macaroni.

5. 5

   Cook them for the time indicated on the...: Cook them for the time indicated on the package (usually 8-10 minutes).

6. 6

   Cut the chorizo into half-moons or small cubes....: Cut the chorizo into half-moons or small cubes. Take them to the pan with a splash of oil. Add the tomato sauce and the drained macaroni. Mix well.

7. 7

   As an optional step, you can transfer the...: As an optional step, you can transfer the macaroni to a suitable source for the oven. Sprinkle them with chopped basil, a little oregano, and the cheese to gratin. Gratinate them in the oven until a toasted crust forms.

8. 8

   Serve the macaroni with tomato sauce and chorizo...: Serve the macaroni with tomato sauce and chorizo and optionally garnish with some parsley leaves.