One-Pot Cheesy Chorizo Pasta

A cheesy & spicy pasta.

2-3 servings
30 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Pasta components

  • Pasta
    170 g1/3 lb
  • chicken stock, or water
    as needed
  • Salt
    to taste

Add-ins

  • Chorizo, de-cased
    2 links250 g
  • Zucchini, thinly sliced
    1
  • Onions, thinly sliced
    1/4
  • Cilantro
    for garnish

Cheese sauce elements

  • American Cheese
    2 slices
  • White sharp cheddar, grated
    28 g
  • Chipotle gouda, grated
    28 g
  • Milk, or water
    50 g
  • Cornstarch
    5 g

Method

Step 1: Warm the pasta liquid & prep vegetables

Place the stock (or water) in a pot on medium-high heat or warm up in the microwave.

Meanwhile, slice the onion and quarter the zucchini.

Step 2: Brown the chorizo & saute the vegetables

Set a wok or saucier over medium-high heat and add the chorizo removed from the casing. Break apart with a potato masher and until , then transfer to a bowl.

  • Keep as much fat in the pan as you can.

Add the onion and zucchini to the pan and for 2-3 minutes. Remove and add to the same bowl as the chorizo.

Step 3: Simmer the pasta

Add the dried pasta to the pan, along with just enough stock to cover the pasta. It should come to a very quickly.

the pasta until al dente and add more stock as needed if it too fast before the pasta is done.

  • In the end, the pasta should be cooked through, and the stock should be significantly reduced into a sauce-like consistency.

Step 4: Combine everything together

Turn the heat to low. Add the milk and cornstarch .

Stir in until the sauce comes together. Stir in the cheeses until they have into the sauce and are thickened to your liking.

Add the chorizo and vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust with salt.

  • Serve with some cilantro over the top.

“I almost exclusively use the Risotto style pasta technique when I make pasta at home. It's incredible for home cooks because it takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, the sauce forms in the pan, and it's adaptable for any pasta situation.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories1738
83g
83g
160g

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Recommended: 3 servings

FAQ

Can I use a different vegetable or meat?

Yes - throw in whatever vegetables you have. The key is to cut them into a similar shape to the pasta you are using. As for protein, any ground meat or flavorful sausage will work. This recipe is meant to be a framework to make all kinds of pasta dishes. Get creative!

What if I can’t find chipotle gouda? Do I have to use 3 cheeses for this recipe?

You can use standard gouda instead. The chipotle gouda just adds extra and aromatics that pair well with the chorizo. The American cheese helps the sauce, which makes it significantly , but could be omitted. The white cheddar and gouda are there for complexity of flavor. Feel free to use one or the other.