- This hearty pasta dish features chouriço, a flavourful Portuguese sausage that’s popular in many Portuguese-speaking communities, including those in Bermuda. This dish brings together simple ingredients for a comforting, satisfying meal that honours Bermuda’s Portuguese influence.
Ingredients- I lb spaghetti (or whatever shape you want!))
2 large links hot chouriço sausage, cut in pieces
I tbs olive oil
I medium onion
2-3 cloves garlic
28-oz tin of Italian-style tomatoes, seeded, chopped (save the juices)
I tsp fresh rosemary leaves
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
6 fresh basil leaves
I tbs parsley, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- Method
- Sauté the sausage pieces in the olive oil until browned on the edge .
- Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In the same pot, sauté the garlic and onions in the remaining oil until softened.
- Add herbs and heat them for a minute. Add the tomatoes , some reserved juices, and stir well. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the sausage pieces to the pot and cook another 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of well-salted boiling water until al dente, or just cooked.
- Drain and toss with the chouriço tomato sauce.
- Serve in warmed bowls (yields 4 servings)
