Tomato, chorizo and vodka pasta

Vodka in pasts ?

Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. The mix of ingredients in this easy-to-make dish will give your taste buds a tantalizing treat
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes
Pinch of caster sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp vodka
450g pasta shapes, such as radiator
175g chorizo sausages, sliced and finely chopped
175g cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently cook the onion and chili for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

Step 2
Add the tomatoes, sugar, seasoning and vodka. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 to6 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Set aside and cover to keep warm.

Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the pasta, according to the packet instructions, until al dente (just cooked but still slightly firm). Drain well.

Step 4
Heat the chorizo in a small frying pan over a medium heat until the juices start to run. Increase the heat and stir-fry for another minute until crisp.

Step 5
Preheat the grill. Arrange the cherry tomatoes on the grill. Arrange the cherry tomatoes on the grill rack and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly charred.

Step 6
Add the tomato sauce to the paste and toss to mix together. Serve each portion topped with the cherry tomatoes and chorizo and garnish with the chopped parsley.

Serves 4
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Fat per serving 20g

Calories per serving 660