SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY CHORIZO-TOMATO SAUCE

Spaghetti with Spicy Chorizo-Tomato Sauce image

Wedges of creamy avocado balance the spicy chorizo-tomato sauce in this family-pleasing spaghetti dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

12 cups water
1-1/2 lb. plum tomatoes (about 8)
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
1 lb. Mexican chorizo, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1 avocado, cut into 8 wedges
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. Remove tomatoes from water, reserving water in pan. Add tomatoes to blender with next 4 ingredients; blend until smooth.
Cook chorizo in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to skillet. Add tomato mixture; simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in reserved water as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; toss with chorizo sauce. Stir in cheese. Top with avocados and parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 20 g