Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring spicy chorizo, succulent shrimp, and a creamy pepper sauce that perfectly coats the spaghetti.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chorizo from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside with chorizo.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste. Add the cooked chorizo, shrimp, and pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- If you prefer a milder dish, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add some sautéed bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: spaghetti with chorizo and shrimp, creamy pepper pasta, spicy pasta dish, seafood pasta, chorizo shrimp pasta