Best Chorizo And Macaroni With Feta And Tomatoes Recipes

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BAKED FETA PASTA



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Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pints (20 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block feta cheese, drained (see Cook's Note)
10 ounces mezze rigatoni
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
  • As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

SPICY CHORIZO PASTA



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Macaroni and chorizo is classic Spanish comfort food. While iterations abound, it typically starts by frying smoked chorizo with a little onion, adding canned or fresh tomato and maybe some oregano, then letting it simmer into a thick tomato sauce. It's often topped with cheese and baked like a mac and cheese. Instead of fresh tomatoes, this recipe uses highly concentrated tomato paste, which is made by cooking down tomatoes for ages so you don't have to. The paste fries in the chorizo's rendered drippings for a very fast, silky, smoky and spicy sauce. When shopping for this recipe, look for Spanish chorizo, a shelf-stable sausage usually found near salami and other cured meats in the grocery store. Mexican chorizo is sold fresh and is made with different chiles and spices.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound orecchiette or other short pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
4 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed (see Tip), if necessary, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons double concentrate tomato paste (or 6 tablespoons canned tomato paste)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and chorizo over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is crisp and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a plate.
  • Return the pot to medium heat and add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is caramelized and a shade darker, 3 to 5 minutes, covering the pan if the splattering is wild. Add the red-pepper flakes and a few grinds of black pepper, then remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the tomato mixture. Return the pot to the medium-high heat, and stir vigorously until the pasta is well coated. Add more pasta water until the sauce is glossy. Stir in the chorizo and season to taste with salt and pepper.

BAKED FETA PASTA



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Try your hand at this easy vegetarian pasta bake - sweet roasted cherry tomatoes offer a delicious contrast with soft, tangy feta

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of chilli flakes
3 garlic cloves, lightly bashed
200g block of feta
350g pasta (penne, rigatoni or your favourite shape)
small bunch of basil, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the tomatoes, oil, chilli flakes and garlic together in a medium baking dish. Roast for 15 mins, then nestle the block of feta into the middle of the dish. Season everything well and bake for a further 20-25 mins, or until the feta is turning golden and the tomatoes have softened and turned jammy.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of the cooking water. Remove and discard the garlic cloves from the baked feta, then break up the cheese using a fork. Tip the pasta into the dish along with a splash of the reserved cooking water, and gently toss to combine with the cheese and tomatoes - the pasta should be well-coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Add another splash of the cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season well with black pepper, then scatter over the basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.27 milligram of sodium

SPANISH CHORIZO AND TOMATO SCRAMBLED EGGS



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A Spanish-inspired scrambled egg dish, with cherry tomatoes and Spanish chorizo sauteed in olive oil before adding eggs. This is a deliciously different brunch dish, yet quick enough to make almost any day!

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 slices cured Spanish chorizo, chopped
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 eggs, beaten
¼ teaspoon hot paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until just beginning to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs with salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Stir seasoned eggs into tomato mixture in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook and stir until the eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 409.4 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 749.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus drizzling
Salt and pepper
1 package chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, warm
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey pepper jack
1 cup sharp white Cheddar
1 (2.7-ounce) can fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
  • Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.

PASTA WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH



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This zippy entree from Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina looks and tastes special, but it's a cinch to make. "When I get home from work, I like to prepare quick dishes, and this is one of our favorites," Athena says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet; crumble chorizo into the pan. Add the onion, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until chorizo is fully cooked and vegetables are tender. , Add spinach; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Drain pasta; top with chorizo mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 37g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHORIZO AND MACARONI WITH FETA AND TOMATOES?



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based on tiktok feta tomato pasta,i created this delicious recipe with chorizo and macaroni,it good with roast chicken

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp avocado oil
9 oz soft mexican chorizo,casing removed and crumbled
1 large vidalia sweet onion,peeled and sliced
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 c shredded parmesan cheese,divided
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp garlic pepper
2 pt cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp sea salt/black pepper
1 (8 ounces) block feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Heat avocado oil in a large,deep skillet over medium heat.Add crumbled chorizo,saute for 5 minutes until crisp.reduce low heat,stir in sliced vidalia onion.
  • 3. Remove from heat,reserved chorizo grease in 3/4 cup and set aside.
  • 4. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.Stir in macaroni and return to a boil.
  • 5. Cook and uncovered,stirring occasionally,about 8 minutes;drain.Transfer to a large bowl,add 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese,dried basil and garlic pepper;mix well.
  • 6. Place cherry tomatoes,sea salt/black pepper and chorizo grease in a 8-inch casserole dish.Add block of feta cheese in the center of tomato mixture.
  • 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from the oven.Cool completely.Mash it with a fork for 40 seconds.Add crumbled chorizo and macaroni mixture;mix well until combined.Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.

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