Description
Creamy Beef Chorizo Pasta is a quick, indulgent weeknight favorite that combines al dente pasta with a velvety tomato‑cream sauce and spicy beef chorizo. This easy recipe uses pantry staples— butter, garlic, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning— to create a restaurant‑style dish in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy families, the dish delivers bold flavor, comforting richness, and a satisfying protein boost, making it an ideal go‑to for easy dinner ideas and meal planning. Top it wi
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces beef chorizo, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the beef chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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