This Chorizo Bacon Fusili is an easy, crowd-pleasing pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknights..
I so want to blog a bit more often — like a hundred-posts-in-a-day often. That’s because I just have too much to share with you. BUT. There’s just too little time and that makes me wish there’s 48 hours in a day just so I can write.
I made this Chorizo Bacon Fusili last monday night for Twinkle’s 8th Month Strawberry Shortcake celebration. See?! I haven’t even began telling you about Twinkle’s 7th Month Supergirl Party and here she is turning 8 months! Time flies too fast for me.
Also, have you noticed there’s no update on my weight loss journey? Well, I’ve been having a few sleepless nights lately. I’ve been a bit stressed out that I end up sleeping during the day… and I end up eating too.
In all honesty, I’ve been having rice for two straight days. I tried to have it in the recommended servings, but, oh well. I’m scared that if I step on the scale, it’ll tell me that not only did I not lose weight — I gained back more. *sob*
These stressful moments maybe partly due to Twinkle’s vaccination. I really worry because she’s always irritated and sometimes she ends up having fever. AND with Ykaie being one of the top ten in Grade 2, she had her final exams early this month. She had been top three for the first grading and top two for the second and third grading.
Plus there’s a million other things running on my mind. You see, I really have a lot on my plate. It’s hard to adult.
I wanna go on a vacation — a very relaxing vacation…. or maybe a staycation??
- 500g Fusili, cooked according to package directions with ¼ cup of pasta water set aside
- 2 pieces spanish chorizo, cut into small pieces
- 500g bacon, chopped
- 8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 7 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup sliced olives
- grated parmesan cheese for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Fry bacon pieces until cooked.
- Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Pour in the rest of the olive oil in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté until garlic becomes a bit brown and oil is fragrant with the smell of garlic.
- Add chorizo pieces and continue sautéing for about a minute.
- Add the cooked bacon back into the pan.Mix well.
- Add in cooked fusili and pasta water.
- Mix well, until pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Turn off heat and transfer pasta in a serving plate.
- garnish with parmesan cheese before serving.
Chorizo and bacon…I have no doubt at all this pasta bowl taste amazingly delicious!
Thanks ANgie!
I could use a vacation too! Weight loss is hard, isn’t it. But take it slow and sure, and eventually it will come off. Anyway, Great pasta — so much wonderful flavor. Thanks.
Thanks John!
This was good, even better cold! This dish makes for good leftovers. Made it as is but replaced the chorizo for cremini and shiitake mushrooms for meatless Monday. Really delicious – thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rach!
This looks delicious and your images are just stunning!! I’m repinning this one most definitely!
Thank you Terra!
That Chorizo and Bacon Fusili looks so amazing! I am always on the lookout for fun (and easy) new past recipes to try so I can’t wait to try this out for myself.
I hope you like it Angelic Sinova!
That sounds like a meal that my whole family would enjoy! I am going to have to make this for them very soon.
Hope your whole family loves them.
My husband loves bacon and this would be a great meal for the entire family. Looks light, but filling. I’m a pasta lover, so I’m really looking forward to making this.
Thanks Alli!
Awww time does fly, doesn’t it! My babies are 22 and 19! This pasta looks amazing! I’ll have to add this to my recipe box.
Thanks Christy!
Love chorizo and bacon. Great pasta dish
Thanks Candy!
Anything with bacon is instant love! I like your recipe for this simple, easy to prepare and delicious pasta dish! I will make this for the fam tomorrow. 🙂
Hope the whoel family loves it.!
This dish looks like I could just in there and eat it now. Great, great photography!
Thanks Carol!
That would be a great, easy meal to make! I’m always looking for something different tasty and easy! I will definitely be trying this.
Hope you love it.
Wow, this pasta looks really tasty. I really enjoy cooking with chorizo. Pasta is a staple in our house because it is easy to make.
Same here
Omg can we say yum?!?! You had me at bacon with this recipe! Must try!
Thanks CourtneLynne!
I love pasta and everything about this dish looks amazing!! Great recipe!!
Thanks Ricci!
I would eat pasta every meal of the day if I could! This recipe sounds so delicious, I will have to give it a try soon.
Thanks Bella
This looks and sounds delicious. I’m not much of a cool, but this, this I can do. I bet my family would love it too. Pasta is always a hit.
Ohh, Happy 8th month to your sweety! and should I congratulate you on your weight loss jouney? 🙂
and by the way, thanks for sharing your recipe! will try doing this too!
By name I wasn’t sure what to expect. It it looks delicious. I love bacon, it makes everything better.
I hope things get better for you.
That sounds and looks so delicious. I’ve never had chorizo before. Will have to try it.
This looks so delicious! I love new recipes = especially pasta ones. This is great, I can’t wait to try it!