Cavatappi with Chorizo and Black Beans
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 Tbsp mild chile powder
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh chopped oregano
- 1/2 pound chorizo or other hard sausage, casing removed and sliced or crumbled
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1-2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 lb. cavatappi or other pasta like penne or ziti
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
(Serves 2 or 4 as a side dish). Boil water for pasta. In large skillet heat oil over mow head and add onion and saute until it softens, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano and chile powder and cook another 2 minutes. Reserve in bowl. Add chorizo to skillet and brown, then add tomato paste and broth and stir. Return onion mixture, bring to simmer and cook 3 more minutes until slightly thickened. Add black beans and lime juice and salt and stir. Remove pan from heat. Meanwhile add cavatappi to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and mix in skillet with chorizo mixture. Toss in parsley and serve.