Spaghetti con chouriço

Ingredienti

• 250 grams (8 3/4 ounces) spaghetti
• Portuguese chouriço (about 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces))
• 1 medium onion
• 1 bay leaf
• Rosemary (to taste)
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sweet red pepper paste
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparazione

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, bay leaf, peeled tomatoes cut into small pieces, sweet red pepper paste and the sliced chouriço. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add the spaghetti, pour the water (enough water to completely cover the mixture) and season with salt. Boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped rosemary and serve.