Rigatoni With Chorizo and Tomato

Sara 76's Note:

This is from The Essential Pasta Cookbook, and is one of our favourite pasta dishes!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 250 g chorizo sausage, sliced
• 425 g crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon chili, chopped
• 375 g rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and stir over low heat until tender.
2. Add the sausage to th epan and cook, turning frequently, for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato, wine, chili and salt and pepper to taste, and stir. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. While sauce i cooking, cook th erigatoni in a large pan of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and return to the pan. Add the sauce to the hot pasta. Toss well to combine. Serve sprinkled with the combined fresh parsley and grated parmesan.