Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound rotelle or other short shaped pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 pound chorizo, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, stemmed and caps thinly sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into very thin julienne
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and boil 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the chorizo and saute 2 to 3 minutes or until both sides are slightly brown and crisp around the edges.
  • With a slotted spoon transfer sausages to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the onions, mushrooms and peppers to the remaining fat in the skillet and cook, stirring continuously until the onions and peppers are somewhat tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the caraway seeds, water and cooked chorizo.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat until peppers and onions are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir the mixture on occasion so that it does not scorch.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot off heat.
  • Add the chorizo mixture and sour cream and toss the ingredients together.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve immediately garnished with parsley.