Thursday, March 4, 2010

Farfalle with Chorizo, Chickpeas and Spinach

Farfalle with Chorizo, Chickpeas and Spinach
Serves 6

Ingredients
1 lbs Farfalle (or other short pasta)
olive oil
1 lbs chorizo cut in thin coins
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
2 cinnamon stick
2 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
4 tbsp red wine vinegar
10oz spinach
2 cup Manchego cheese, shaved (.4 lbs)

1. Cook the pasta
2. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat
and add the chorizo , garlic, chili flakes and cinnamon. Cook until the chorizo is crispy.
3. Add the chickpeas and vinegar and toss well. Lower the heat to medium
low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the spinach to the chorizo & chickpeas, toss until wilted and
taste for seasoning.
5. Mix everything together and add pasta water to help sauce it up. Add cheese at the end.

No comments: