Macaroni with chorizo and tomatoes
6 servings
60 minutes
Pasta with chorizo and tomatoes is a delicious dish inspired by Italian cuisine but with a spicy Spanish twist. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where pasta is always paired with aromatic sauces and meat additions. Here, chorizo plays the main role—a spicy sausage that gives the dish a rich, slightly smoky flavor. Tomatoes add freshness and a hint of acidity, while Gruyère cheese forms a golden, crispy crust when baked. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering. It delights with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures—tender pasta, gooey cheese, juicy tomatoes, and spicy chorizo. Serve hot so each bite is infused with aromas and melted cheese.
1
Boil the pasta, rinse it with cold water, let it drain, and set aside.
- Pasta: 350 g
2
Prepare tomato sauce with oil, tomatoes, and sugar.
- Tomato sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Leave 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce and mix the rest with the pasta. Add half of the cheese and place everything in a deep dish. Sprinkle chorizo on top and press the pieces into the dish to prevent drying out. Drizzle with the remaining tomato sauce and cheese, and drizzle with oil. Then send it to the oven.
- Gruyere cheese: 100 g
- Chorizo: 100 g
- Tomato sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Gruyere cheese: 100 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
4
Bake at 180 degrees for 15-30 minutes until a golden crust and bubbles appear on the cheese. Serve immediately.
- Salt: to taste