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Pasta with chorizo is here to rescue dinner from boring. With smoky Spanish chorizo, juicy grape tomatoes, and a rich romesco sauce, this dish is packed with flavor and comes together in no time. It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy but takes minimal effort
Here is Why This Recipe Works
Big flavors, minimal effort: Smoky chorizo, vibrant tomatoes, and a rich romesco sauce deliver bold flavor without requiring a ton of prep.
One-pan magic: Aside from boiling the pasta, everything comes together in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze (because nobody loves a sink full of dishes).
Weeknight-friendly: This pasta recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and fits perfectly into your busy schedule.
Customizable: Not a fan of linguine? Swap it for your favorite pasta shape. Want more veggies? Toss in some spinach or roasted peppers. It’s easy to make it your own!
The Ingredients
- Meat: Spanish chorizo sausages
- Produce: Shallot, garlic, grape or cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, fresh parsley
- Pantry: Dried pasta, olive oil
- Condiments: Store-bought or homemade Romesco Sauce
- Pantry Seasonings: Salt, pepper
If you have extra Romesco sauce, make our Scallops with Romesco.
Chorizo Pasta Variations
Creamy Chorizo Pasta: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or some mascarpone cheese at the end for a rich, creamy pasta dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Chorizo and Spinach Pasta: Saute and onion and garlic before browning the chorizo. Add a few handfuls of fresh spinach to the skillet just before tossing with the pasta.
Extra Cheesy Chorizo Pasta Bake: Transfer the finished pasta to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake until bubbly and golden.
If you like this recipe, try our Pasta with Morel Mushrooms or Pasta with Black Truffle
Tips for Success
- Pick the Right Chorizo. Use Spanish chorizo for its smoky, cured flavor. Avoid Mexican chorizo, which is fresh and has a different texture and taste.
- Don’t forget to save ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. It helps the sauce cling to the pasta for a silky finish.
- Fresh oregano adds a lovely aroma, but if you don’t have it on hand, dried oregano works too. Just use about one-third the amount.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more pasta water. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.
- Feel free to toss in extra veggies like spinach or bell peppers, or top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra richness.
For another quick dinner, try our Shrimp Soba Noodles.
Storage
Refrigerate: Place leftover pasta in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: For longer storage, transfer the pasta to a freezer-safe container or resealable bag, making sure to remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Warm the pasta in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce. Optionally, zap individual servings in the microwave.
Skillet Pasta with Spanish Chorizo
Chorizo pasta is your new dinner lifesaver. Big on flavor, low on effort, and perfect for any occasion. With its smoky, savory goodness and simple prep, it’s the kind of dish that makes you look like a pro without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it’s versatile enough to make it your own with a few easy swaps.
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Pasta with Chorizo and Romesco Sauce
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried pasta , I used linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Spanish chorizo sausages, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, about 12 ounces, halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 cup prepared romesco sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat and add the chorizo pieces, cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped shallot and continue to cook and stir until the shallots are soft. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, oregano and romesco sauce. Add the cooked pasta and reserved cooking water. Toss to coat the pasta and cook just long enough to heat through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat, taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Portion into individual warm pasta plates/dishes and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use Spanish chorizo for its smoky, cured flavor.
- Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water to add to the sauce.
- If you don’t have fresh oregano, swap it with dried but use one-third the amount.
- If you want the sauce thicker, simmer it until it reduces down.
- Feel free to toss in veggies like spinach or bell peppers, or finish with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’ll have to see if I can find Spanish chorizo sausages around here because this sounds scrumptious. That sauce is making me so hungry.
Thanks, Terri…if you can’t find Spanish chorizo just sub it with linguisa. 🙂
I would never have thought to pair chorizo with pasta like that! My husband would love it. Now you made me all hungry. I can’t wait to eat dinner!
You are in for a pleasant surprise, Melanie and I bet your husband will enjoy this dish! 🙂
I like the combination of the chorizo with the romesco sauce, this sounds yummy!!
Thanks, Lavanda…I love this dish, great flavor combination. 🙂
This sounds perfect! I love the combination of the chorizo with the romesco sauce
Thank you, Amy 🙂
This looks really good, my son would have a ball with this because he could eat pasta all day everyday if I let him. I will be pinning this for a trial.
Hi, Joan….I bet you son will love this pasta dish, you too! Thanks for pinning 🙂
I am a pasta fanatic and your recipe has me drooling. Okay seriously though, it does look extremely delicious and I was already heading to the grocery store before I read this. I’m going to pick up a few ingredients that I need and see how much I like it myself.
Oh, thank you for trying out this recipe, Chrissy! We would love to hear from you on what you think 🙂
I love a good romesco sauce. We have been ordering some meals from Sun Basket and always get their meals with romesco. Just a little bit of that spices everything up so magically. Finding a good Spanish Chorizo would really make this meal snap.
Thanks, Jenn and Ed…It is so easy to make the Romesco sauce, check out the recipe.
I have never heard of romesco sauce but I love trying new foods and flavors. This recipe looks so fresh and sounds so spicy it is perfect!
Jen…you need to try this romesco sauce! It is terrific in many dishes but this recipe is especially yummy! 🙂
Oh my this looks so good. I love reading recipes using ingredients I’ve never used before. Love new flavors.
Hi, Tammy…This is really good, great flavors 🙂
Now that is real comfort food! I love such easy pasta dishes that are delicious and filling at the same time
Thanks, Diana….