Description
A hearty and flavorful Chorizo and White Bean Ragu featuring spicy Mexican chorizo, creamy lima beans, and a rich tomato purée sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta and topped with a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. This comforting dish is quick to prepare and packed with bold, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Butter
- To taste Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheese Blend
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Pepper
Meat and Beans
- 0.5 pound Mexican Chorizo
- 1 1/2 cups Lima Beans
Other Ingredients
- To taste Salt
- To taste Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Canned Tomato Purée
- 1 package Pasta
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion finely. Mince the garlic cloves and jalapeño pepper. Remove the casing from the Mexican chorizo so it can crumble easily while cooking.
- Melt Butter: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom with melted butter.
- Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and soft, releasing its sweetness.
- Add Aromatics and Chorizo: Toss in the minced garlic, jalapeño pepper, and crumbled chorizo. Sauté the mixture for about one minute, allowing the chorizo to start browning and the flavors to meld.
- Add Tomato Purée and Beans: Pour in 1 1/2 cups of canned tomato purée along with 1 1/2 cups of lima beans. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce until it thickens and the chorizo is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook Pasta: While the sauce simmers, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, typically boiling in salted water until al dente. Drain well once cooked.
- Serve: Plate the cooked pasta and ladle the chorizo and white bean ragu over the top. Finish by sprinkling with your desired amount of Parmesan, Romano & Asiago cheese blend. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the jalapeño pepper for a milder pepper if you prefer less heat.
- Use fresh lima beans if available, but canned or frozen work well too—just adjust cooking time if necessary.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chorizo and increase the beans or add mushrooms for a meaty texture.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin out the sauce if it thickens too much during simmering.
- Serving with a side of crusty bread pairs nicely to soak up any extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Chorizo, White Bean Ragu, Mexican Chorizo, Lima Beans, Pasta Sauce, Easy Dinner, Hearty Pasta, Spicy Sausage Sauce
