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Orecchiette Pasta with Chorizo and Kale is creamy, saucy and packed with bits of bacon, shallot and freshly shaved parmesan.
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Orecchiette Pasta with Chorizo and Kale

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Orecchiette Pasta with Chorizo and Kale is creamy, saucy and packed with bits of bacon, shallot and freshly shaved parmesan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, italian
Keyword: Best Sauce For Orecchiette Pasta, Chorizo Recipe, Creamy Orecchiette Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Orecchiette with Sausage, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Weeknight Pasta
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon cut in lardons
  • 8 oz. ground chorizo
  • 2 cups orecchiette pasta prepared according to package directions
  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups kale rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  • Brown bacon lardons in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside on a paper towel. Remove excess bacon grease from pan.
  • Add ground chorizo to pan, breaking apart as it browns. Add shallot and garlic stirring to soften.
  • Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for a minute or so. Add heavy cream, fresh grated parmesan and prepared orecchiette pasta. Stir well to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with French bread and lots of extra parmesan on top.