Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in
Pasta Recipes
Tasty Portuguese-Style Chouriço Rigatoni Recipe
Smoky chouriço, creamy sauce, and tender rigatoni come together in this irresistible Portuguese-inspired dish that’s pure comfort food magic.
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| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 508 |
| Protein | 19g |
| Fat | 28g |
| Carbs | 45g |
Ingredients
1/2 pound of rigatoni, cooked and drained6 ounces of chouriço, removed from casing and chopped2 teaspoons of olive oil2 cloves of garlic crushed2 cups quality marinara or spaghetti sauce3/4 cup of half and half cream1/3 cup of parsley, chopped
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Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta as instructed on the package.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sauce and half and half and simmer for 5 minutes, add to the cooked pasta, mix and sprinkle with parsley.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Jennifer, savoringthethyme.com
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