Pasta with chorizo and hot pepper

• penne↗200g g
• olive oil↗½ tbsp tbsp
• chorizo↗100g g

  skin removed, cut into pieces

• canned cherry tomatoes↗400g g
• marinated hot pepper gvindilla2-3

  pepper, sliced at an angle

• basil↗½ small pack

  leaves gathered and roughly torn

• parmesan↗

  grated, for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir well, then cook for 1 minute less than the time indicated on the package, about 9‑10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for a few minutes until the fat renders, then add the tomatoes, a pinch of sugar and some seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, then drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce and add the pepper and basil. Serve with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan.