Chorizo One-Pot Pasta
This delicious one-pot pasta features flavorful chorizo, rich tomato sauce, and rigatoni, all cooked together for an easy and satisfying meal. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 11 ounces pork chorizo
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 cups water or extra low-sodium broth for richer flavor
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or other large, tube-shaped pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh minced parsley
- Thinly sliced fresh basil
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Chorizo: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the pork chorizo over medium-high heat. Stir it occasionally until it's nicely browned and slightly thick, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. For an added healthy boost, you can stir in chopped bell peppers or onions during this step and sauté them until softened.
- Build the Flavor Base: Add the tomato sauce, the entire can of undrained fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to the pot. Stir everything thoroughly to mix the flavors.
- Add Pasta & Liquids: Toss the rigatoni pasta into the pot. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and water (feel free to use all broth for a deeper taste). Make sure the liquid fully covers the pasta; add a little more water or broth if needed. Bring the mixture to a brisk boil.
- Simmer to Perfection: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through to your preferred tenderness (al dente is recommended!).
- Finish & Serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the ¼ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until it melts and combines into a creamy sauce. Serve this delicious one-pot pasta immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Optional Garnishes: Fresh minced parsley, thinly sliced fresh basil, red pepper flakes, extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 365 kcal
Total Carbs: 52g
Net Carbs: 48g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 17g
Calories: 365 kcal
Total Carbs: 52g
Net Carbs: 48g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 17g
