Chorizo Alla Vodka

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As seen on Season 6

Ingredients

• 200g good quality chorizo,
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped (or 2 large eschallot)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 130g tube good quality tomato paste
• ½ cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
• ½ cup vodka
• 200ml pouring cream
• 400g dried calamarata pasta or similar short pasta

Method

1. Remove the skins from the chorizo and finely chop the filling. Add to a deep frypan with the oil then place over medium heat. Once the chorizo starts to sizzle, cook for 2-3 minutes until the fat has started to render then add the onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes to soften.
2. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds then add the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes to cook out.
3. Add the vodka and cream and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until smooth.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid then add the pasta to the vodka sauce along with the cooking liquid.
5. Add parmesan and season to taste. Serve topped with a little extra parmesan