Spanish · Dinner · Easy

Spaghetti with Spanish Flavors

Name: Spaghetti with Spanish Flavors
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 oz chorizo, cured Spanish, sliced; 12 oz spaghetti; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained, sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 oz parmesan cheese, grated; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Total: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 490

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Cured chorizo colors spaghetti with smoky paprika oil, while roasted red peppers and parsley keep the quick skillet sauce bright.

A little chorizo does a lot in spaghetti with Spanish flavors, releasing paprika-rich fat that coats the strands. Jarred roasted peppers make the sauce quick without leaving raw pepper pieces in the bowl.

Choose cured Spanish chorizo rather than raw Mexican chorizo. Drain the peppers well and save pasta water before draining; that starchy splash brings the oil and cheese together.

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Method

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook spaghetti for , or package timing, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chorizo for until oil turns red. Add roasted red peppers and black pepper; cook for until hot.
Add spaghetti and 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss over low heat for . Off the heat, fold in parsley and Parmesan cheese, adding water as needed for a glossy coating.

Forkue tips

Slice the chorizo into thin strips to distribute it through the pasta.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Warm in a skillet with water, tossing until the strands separate and the sauce coats them again.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

490Calories

20gProtein

67gCarbs

16gFat