Description
Indulgent Paccheri Chorizo Truffle pasta promises a luxurious culinary journey through Italian and Spanish flavors. Rich Mediterranean ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering an elegant dining experience you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) paccheri pasta
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) chorizo, casing removed and crumbled
- 1 (28 ounces / 794 grams) can crushed tomatoes
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 tablespoons truffle oil or truffle paste
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare garlic for roasting by cutting off the top of the head, creating an exposed clove surface. Drizzle with olive oil, encase completely in aluminum foil, and roast for 40 minutes until cloves become tender and release a rich fragrance.
- Remove roasted garlic from oven and allow to cool slightly. Gently squeeze the softened cloves out of their papery skin, creating a smooth, caramelized paste.
- Fill a large pot with water and cook paccheri pasta until it reaches al dente consistency. Before draining, carefully preserve 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Crumble chorizo into the pan, sautéing until edges turn crisp and deep golden brown.
- Incorporate roasted garlic cloves into the chorizo, stirring for one minute to release aromatic oils. Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping accumulated flavor bits from the bottom.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet, seasoning with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce slightly.
- Drizzle truffle oil or blend truffle paste into the sauce, creating a luxurious depth of flavor moments before combining with pasta.
- Transfer cooked paccheri directly into the sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating. If needed, integrate reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Roasting garlic beforehand deepens its sweet, mellow flavor and reduces sharp raw garlic intensity.
- Select high-quality chorizo with robust spices for maximum flavor impact in the sauce.
- Fresh pasta works best, but dried paccheri can substitute with slightly longer cooking time.
- Adjust wine quantity based on desired sauce consistency and personal preference.
- Truffle oil provides luxurious aroma; use sparingly to prevent overpowering other ingredients.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing chorizo with smoked paprika and plant-based protein crumbles.
- Reserve pasta water is crucial for achieving perfect sauce texture and helping ingredients bind.
- Experiment with different hard cheeses like pecorino or aged gouda for varied flavor profiles.
- Control spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes according to personal heat tolerance.
- Allow sauce to simmer slowly, enabling ingredients to meld and develop complex taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg