This spicy chorizo pasta without cream recipe is bold & fresh made with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, chili flakes, & fresh basil! Ready in 30 minutes, this easy dairy free sauce is a great addition to your next pasta night.
This fiery pasta is loaded with flavor from chorizo sausage and fresh herbs! Serve this dish with easy homemade garlic knots, thick sourdough garlic bread, or a fresh side salad with avocado and tomatoes.
Put a little spice in your next pasta night, with this amazing (and simple) chorizo pasta without cream! Made with just a few simple ingredients this sauce is easy to make and brings a ton of flavor to the table. Between the chorizo, basil, garlic, and chili flakes, this sauce has it all – no dairy needed!
Chorizo is a spicy pork sausage which is traditionally made in Spain and Portugal. Where I live in New England, there is a huge Portuguese population, and chorizo (on menus here as chouriço) is everywhere! Our local delis carry it, and I love getting really good chouriço for this dish. Whatever you call it, this sausage brings lots of flavor, depth, and smokiness to this dish.
This Spicy Chorizo Pasta Recipe Is
- Hot
- Bright
- Loaded with Flavor
- Garlicky
- Simple
- Versatile
- Dairy Free and SO good!
Make Chorizo Pasta Dairy Free for a Healthy Version
This dairy free chorizo pasta is a fantastic take on the classic without all the dairy. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps.
By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my plant based recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
What’s In Chorizo Pasta Sauce with No Cheese or Cream?
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- Chorizo – a spicy Spanish & Portuguese sausage you can find at your local stores. If you happen to live near a Portuguese market like I do, get it there 🙂
- Rigatoni Pasta – I love the hearty ridged rigatoni surface – it allows the sauce to stick to every inch!
- San Marzano Diced Tomatoes – an essential in any good tomato sauce is getting the best canned tomatoes you can find! I always use San Marzano tomatoes for sauces, especially in dishes where tomatoes play a starring role.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value.
- Garlic
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! This is what gives this rigatoni arrabbiata it’s signature flavor.
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Comfort Food Pasta Recipes Any Night of the Week
This Chorizo Pasta without Cream or Cheese is the tastiest, coziest dinner meal. It’s perfect for a hearty meal for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner. It makes a great holiday meal as well. The stove does all of the work, so you can enjoy hands-off time while you prep sides or a salad!
How Do I Make This Chorizo Rigatoni Pasta?
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Dice the chorizo (or use ground chorizo) and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the chorizo starts to crisp and brown.
- Add the garlic and onions, turn the heat to low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes minutes until veggies begin to brown.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pot, including adding canning liquid/sauce as well. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, add the sauce over cooked rigatoni, and garnish with extra basil and pepper flakes.
Watch my quick YouTube video on how it’s made:
30 Minute Recipes with Chorizo
This easy non dairy chorizo is what I call a Quick Weeknight Meal which is on your table in 30 minutes or less. These easy and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy home-cooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
You can browse all of our quick 30 minute dinner recipes that are great for the whole family. A healthy meal can be on your table in no time, it’s even faster than ordering takeout
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Spicy Chorizo Pasta Without Cream or Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni use gluten free if necessary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage diced or crumbled
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes plus extra for garnish
- 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil julienned, plus extra for garnish
- 2/3 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Dice the chorizo (or use ground chorizo) and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the chorizo starts to crisp and brown.
- Add the garlic and onions, turn the heat to low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes minutes until veggies begin to brown.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pot, including adding canning liquid/sauce as well. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, add the sauce over cooked rigatoni, and garnish with extra basil and pepper flakes.
Video
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