Flavorful Mexican chorizo – available at most supermarkets, but you could also try your local Latin supermarket – adds a fabulous layer of flavor to this dish.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 pound Mexican chorizo (casing removed)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken. broth
• 1 cups water
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• Chopped scallions, as garnish

Process

1. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the chorizo and cook until browned.
3. Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onions are soft, 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic cloves and cook until the smell blossoms, probably 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Add the broth and water and turn the heat to high.
6. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until the liquid has boiled off and the pasta is in a thickened sauce, 12-14 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Add the scallions as garnish, and serve!