penne with chorizo

Name: Penne with Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) cooked penne; 2 stick(s) chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium; 1 - green pepper-chopped; 1/2 - sweet onion-chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic-chopped; 3-5 - roma tomatoes-chopped; 15 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup(s) basil pesto

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TERRI OPGENORTH

Lake Mills, WI

Updated on Sep 21, 2015

I had to use up the chorizo I had in the refrigerator...what to make? I wasnt sure what I wanted but had a taste for pasta so I made up this dish. Both my Husband and I had two servings each! It was delicious. I have to get the recipe down right away so I wouldnt forget it! I hope you try it too.

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Not the best looking dish but it sure tasted great!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound cooked penne
2 sticks chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
1 - green pepper-chopped
1/2 - sweet onion-chopped
3 cloves garlic-chopped
3-5 - roma tomatoes-chopped
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/4 cup basil pesto

How To Make penne with chorizo

Step 1

Start water for pasta and cook per directions.

Step 2

Heat a heavy skillet on medium heat and fry out chorizo.
Step 3

When the sausage is nearly done add the peppers, onion and garlic. Cook until tender.
Step 4

Add tomatoes to skillet and cook a few minutes. Then add the ricotta cheese and stir well to combine. Continue to cook just until the mixture starts to bubble.
Step 5

Drain the pasta and add back to the pot. Pour the chorizo mixture over the pasta and add the basil pesto. Stir well and serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
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