Spaghetti With Chorizo And Almonds Recipes

SPANISH CHORIZO SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water for later, then drain the remaining water, and set the pasta aside.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta water is heating, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/3 cup cheese, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
• At the same time that you add the pasta to the boiling water, add the chorizo to a large sauté pan. Sauté over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally. Remove from heat, drain off excess grease, and leave the cooked chorizo in the pan.
• Once the pasta is drained and ready to go, transfer it immediately (you want the pasta to still be very hot!) to the sauté pan with the chorizo. Then slowly pour the sauce mixture into the pasta, while tossing the pasta continually with a pair of tongs, until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy and cooked. (It's very important that you toss the pasta while the sauce is being added, otherwise the eggs can scramble.) If you think that the sauce seems too thick, you're welcome to add in a bit of the reserved starchy pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
• Serve immediately, garnished with extra Manchego and black pepper, if desired.

SPICY CHORIZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and chorizo over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is crisp and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a plate.
• Return the pot to medium heat and add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is caramelized and a shade darker, 3 to 5 minutes, covering the pan if the splattering is wild. Add the red-pepper flakes and a few grinds of black pepper, then remove from heat.
• Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the tomato mixture. Return the pot to the medium-high heat, and stir vigorously until the pasta is well coated. Add more pasta water until the sauce is glossy. Stir in the chorizo and season to taste with salt and pepper.