Jen's Chorizo Pasta

Spicy chorizo pasta served with a delectable cream sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 1200 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
• 5 (4 ounce) links chorizo sausage (such as Johnsonville®)
• 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, stems trimmed
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cook sausages on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside.

Step 3

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in penne and cook in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted. Keep sauce warm over low heat, stirring occasionally to keep smooth.

Step 5

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chorizo pieces and cook until hot. Combine with penne and Parmesan cream sauce to serve.