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Cavatappi with Chorizo and Black Beans

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Active Time:  20 Minutes
Total Time:  20 Minutes
Yield:  Serves 4
The full, earthy Tex-Mex flavors of chorizo, black beans, and chili blend perfectly, if somewhat unexpectedly, with corkscrew-shaped macaroni.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 pound cured chorizo or other spicy hard sausage such as pepperoni, casings removed and sausage cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound cavatappi
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
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DIRECTIONS
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and chili powder and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.


Add the chorizo, tomato paste, and broth to the pan and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the black beans, the lime juice, and the salt and remove the pan from the heat.


In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatappi until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain; toss with the sauce and parsley.


Test-Kitchen Tips


  • For firm canned black beans rather than the usual mushy, overprocessed specimens, we prefer the Goya brand.
  • If you use tomato paste in small quantities, consider buying a tube of one of the imported Italian brands. The tube lasts a long time in the refrigerator, just like anchovy paste, so you won't have to open a whole can for one or two tablespoons.


Recipe reprinted by permission of Food and Wine. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield:  Serves 4
Calories: 637
Fat. Total: 34g
Fiber: 6g
Carbohydrates, Total: 57g
Sodium: 1540mg
% Cal. from Fat: 48%
Cholesterol: 50mg
Protein: 27g
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