chorizo bolognese

Servings: 4-6 people
Difficulty: easy
Category: main course
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min

Ingredients:

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. pasta (such as campanelle)
  • 2 chorizo sausages (casing removed and chopped)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 (28-oz.) can san marzano crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 c. grated fresh mozzarella

Directions:

  • Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt
  • Cook pasta according to al dente package instructions
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
  • Drain pasta
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook chorizo using a wooden spoon to help break it up
  • Cook until sausage releases oils and begins to brown (about 2 minutes)
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to a plate
  • Add garlic, onions, carrots, and celery, cook until softened
  • Add beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, break up beef with wooden spoon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
  • Add chorizo, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
  • Stir in pasta and parsley
  • Add pasta water as needed if sauce is too thick
  • Top with mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately

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