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How to Make Rigatoni Pasta with Chorizo - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of pasta to satisfy your cravings, and this Rigatoni Pasta with Chorizo recipe is the perfect way to elevate your pasta game. This dish combines the hearty texture of rigatoni pasta with the rich and spicy flavors of chorizo sausage, creating a winning combination that will have you coming back for seconds. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or hosting a casual get-together with friends, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound chorizo sausage links, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo slices, and continue cooking until the chorizo is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes to thicken and smooth the sauce. Stir the cooked chorizo into the sauce along with the drained rigatoni pasta. Stir, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

    • Nutrition

    575 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 960mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 538mg

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    Pasta recipes
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