Delicious Fettuccine: Smoked Butter, Chorizo & Sundried Tomatoes

Name: Delicious Fettuccine: Smoked Butter, Chorizo & Sundried Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 400 grams Fettuccine pasta (cooked al dente); 2 tablespoons Smoked butter; 150 grams Chorizo sausage (diced); 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes (packed in oil) (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving); 1/2 cup Reserved pasta water; 1 tablespoon Olive oil; To taste Salt; To taste Black pepper

Learn how to make a truly delicious fettuccine dish featuring rich smoked butter, savory chorizo, and tangy sundried tomatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe brings gourmet flavors to your home kitchen, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

#Fettuccine

#Pasta

#Smoked Butter

#Chorizo

#Sundried Tomatoes

#Easy Recipe

#Dinner

#Quick Meal

#Gourmet Home Cooking

Perfectly plated Fettuccine with chorizo and sundried tomatoes

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian-Inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

28g

Protein

55g

Carbs

29g

Fat

Fettuccine being tossed in the pan with rich sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Sizzling chorizo, garlic, and sundried tomatoes in the skillet

Instructions

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Prepare ingredients: Dice the chorizo, chop the sundried tomatoes, and mince the garlic. Set aside.
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Prepare ingredients: Dice the chorizo, chop the sundried tomatoes, and mince the garlic. Set aside.
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Having all ingredients prepped makes cooking smoother and faster.
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Cook fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Cook fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Al dente pasta holds its shape better and absorbs sauce perfectly.

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Sauté chorizo and aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chorizo and cook until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Sauté chorizo and aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chorizo and cook until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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The chorizo fat will render and add depth of flavor to the sauce.
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Combine and finish: Add the smoked butter to the skillet. Drain the cooked fettuccine and add it directly to the skillet with the chorizo mixture. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water.
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Combine and finish: Add the smoked butter to the skillet. Drain the cooked fettuccine and add it directly to the skillet with the chorizo mixture. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water.
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The pasta water helps to create a silky, emulsified sauce.
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Toss and season: Toss everything together thoroughly using tongs until the pasta is well coated and the sauce has emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Toss and season: Toss everything together thoroughly using tongs until the pasta is well coated and the sauce has emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
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Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.