Spaghetti With Chorizo And Almonds Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Chorizo And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron thoureads; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 ounces Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage; not hot), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 12 ounces; (dried coiled vermicelli noodles) or angel-hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch lengths; 1 (14- to 19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup sliced almonds with skins,

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron thoureads
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 ounces Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage; not hot), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
12 ounces
(dried coiled vermicelli noodles) or angel-hair pasta or thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch lengths
1 (14- to 19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds with skins,

1
Bring broth, water, wine, saffron, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce heat and keep at a bare simmer.
2
Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then saute garlic until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add chorizo and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels with garlic. Add butter to pot and saute onion until golden, about 5 minutes, then add pasta and saute, breaking up
3
with a wooden spoon, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add broth mixture and cook, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, chorizo, garlic, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Serve pasta sprinkled with almonds and drizzled with oil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron thoureads, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Chorizo And Almonds falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spaghetti With Chorizo And Almonds

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