---
title: "Spiced Tomato Penne: Chorizo and Garlic"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spiced-tomato-penne-52b1f21f453bc0f3178b4567
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Pasta
  - Spanish
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 39
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Spanish-inspired tomato sauce with chorizo and garlic
  - theme: Ease
    text: Quick weeknight pasta dish
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/spiced-tomato-penne.avif"
---
@penne pasta{12%oz}
@chicken chorizo{8%oz}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@garlic{3%cloves}
@sweet red chili pepper{1%unit}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@parmesan cheese{½%cup}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{½%tsp}
@water{4%qt}

Fill a #large pot{} with water, add a big pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, heat @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large skillet{} over medium heat. Add @chicken chorizo{8%oz}, breaking into crumbles, and cook until browned ~{5%minutes}.

Stir in finely minced @garlic{3%cloves}, finely chopped @sweet red chili pepper{1%unit}, and @tomato paste{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant ~{2%minutes}.

Add @penne pasta{12%oz} to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain the pasta well.

Toss the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the chorizo mixture. Add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time, tossing continuously, until the sauce evenly coats the pasta. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{½%tsp} to taste.

Divide the pasta between 4 plates. Top with freshly grated @parmesan cheese{½%cup} and serve immediately.