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chorizo and macaroni with feta and tomatoes

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

Based on the viral TikTok feta tomato pasta, I created this delicious recipe with chorizo and macaroni. It's good with roast chicken.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chorizo and macaroni with feta and tomatoes

  • 1 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 9 oz
    soft Mexican chorizo, casing removed and crumbled
  • 1 lg
    vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced
  • 16 oz
    dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 2 tsp
    garlic pepper
  • 2 pt
    cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 8 oz
    block feta cheese

How To Make chorizo and macaroni with feta and tomatoes

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Heat avocado oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled chorizo and saute for 5 minutes until crisp. Reduce to low heat and stir in sliced vidalia onion.
  • 3
    Remove from heat, reserving chorizo grease in 3/4 cup and set aside.
  • 4
    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and return to a boil.
  • 5
    Cook,stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl and add 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, dried basil and garlic pepper; mix well.
  • 6
    Place cherry tomatoes, sea salt/black pepper and chorizo grease in a 8-inch casserole dish. Add the block of feta cheese in the center of tomato mixture.
  • 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • 8
    Remove from the oven and cool completely. Mash with a fork for 40 seconds. Add crumbled chorizo and macaroni mixture and mix well until combined. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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