Pasta Primavera with Chorizo
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Alright, I’m back with another delicious pasta dish!ย ย This one takes 25 minutes from start to finish if you are able to multi-task.ย Since I’m a multi-task master, this was easy for me to do.ย If you aren’t a big multi-tasker then it might take you 35-40 minutes instead.
So this dish is Pasta Primavera with Chorizo.ย I love Pasta Primavera because it’s a simple dish with pasta topped with vegetables and garlic butter.ย Since I’m a huge buttered noodle fan this is my type of dish plus I get the nutrition from the vegetables.ย ย It usually has a touch of marinara sauce on top.
I wanted to use a thick sauce and add in some chorizo.ย ย The sauce I chose to use is the new Ragu Homestyle Pasta sauce! I used the Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce.ย It’s great in this pasta because it hugs every single noodle.ย They peel, chop, and simmer their ingredients and use a special blend of herbs to layer and build the flavors.ย ย It’s so yummy!
So this recipe starts with boiling the pasta.ย ย While that is working I like to saute the chorizo until it is cooked and then add in the Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce.ย I absolutely love the subtle sweetness of the sauce paired against the spicy chorizo.ย It’s a perfect match!
Then I saute the vegetables until they are tender but soft.ย ย ย Next I add in a little garlic butter and that’s it!ย To put the meal together I like to put the pasta in a bowl, put a good helping of vegetables on top of that and finish off with plenty of sauce.
This is the ultimate pasta dish.ย ย ย It’s got the pasta base topped with the garlicky vegetables all wrapped up in the Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce and chorizo.ย ย It’s sweet, it’s spicy, the herbs from the sauce come through and the pasta is the perfect vessel for it all.
So I say give this dish a try!ย It’s the perfect way to enjoy a homestyle meal with your family and it doesn’t take all night to make so you can enjoy more time with the whole family!
Pasta Primavera with Chorizo
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 3/4 lb. chorizo
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 head of broccoli cut into florets
- 1 zucchini cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 yellow squash cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper
- 1 jar Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Place the choirzo in a saute pan over medium high heat and saute for 6-8 minutes or until it is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in all of the vegetables and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, remaining butter, and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, add the Ragu sauce to the chorizo and mix well. Cook until heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
- To serve place 1 1/2 cups of pasta in a dish. Top with a half cup of vegetables and then with a cup of the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Oh, this is going in my recipe binder asap! I love chorizo, and it sounds perfect paired with with sauce and pasta.
I always like recipes that I can add a bunch of veggies to!