These chorizo and pepper pasta dishes are a quick, flavorful, and character-filled recipe! Easy to prepare, they pair the boldness of chorizo with the natural sweetness of peppers for a perfectly balanced, generous result. The creamy sauce coats the pasta and delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s an ideal dish for a indulgent weeknight dinner without spending hours in the kitchen! In just 20 minutes, you’ll cook a convivial and generous recipe that will win everyone over, a true crowd-pleaser to delight the whole family.
The chorizo-peppers combo that wins everyone over, you’ll want it every day!
How can you resist this creamy pasta recipe with peppers and chorizo? It’s simply impossible! Between the boldness of the chorizo, the natural sweetness of the peppers, the creamy texture of the pasta, and the luscious sauce, it’s a dish that will blow your taste buds away in no time. To make it at home, it’s very easy: start cooking the pasta on one side and sauté our chorizo with peppers, an onion, and garlic before adding cream to obtain a sauce that coats well. Don’t forget to reserve a bit of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce—the ultimate secret for richly decadent, creamy pasta.
We like to finish with a shower of Parmesan and a few basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness on the plate, it’s a true treat! It’s a strikingly simple and quick recipe to make at home, we guarantee you’ll want it every day after tasting it.
Creamy chorizo and pepper pasta: ingredients for 4 generous servings
– 400 g of pasta of your choice
– 150 g mild or spicy chorizo
– 2 peppers (red and yellow)
– 25 cl heavy cream
– 1 onion
– 1 garlic clove
– Salt, pepper
– Parmesan
– Basil
A mouthwatering recipe in 20 minutes flat to satisfy your indulgence
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve a glass of the cooking water before draining.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the chorizo cut into dice with the minced garlic and onion. Add the deseeded peppers sliced into thin strips. Let them color nicely.
3. Pour in the cream, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and let it thicken a few minutes before adding the pasta. Pour in a bit of the cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed (adjust to the desired texture).
4. Serve the pasta immediately with grated Parmesan and fresh basil!
The best recipe to fill up on color and flavor with family or friends
These creamy chorizo and pepper pasta dishes will become your new go-to lazy-day favorite! There’s (almost) nothing to do to treat yourself to a feast without breaking the bank or stressing out. It’s a recipe full of colors and sunny aromas, ideal for a weeknight family meal, for hosting friends, or to charm your date.
Be sure to choose peppers of different colors to vary the flavors and achieve a very indulgent plate! And if you like it nicely spicy, don’t hesitate to add a bit of chili for a very caliente dish 🌶️🔥
