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Catalan Noodles with Pork and Chorizo

4 to 6 Servings

50 minutes

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Known as fideos a la cazuela, this one-pan noodle dish from Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, takes its name from the wide, shallow earthenware pan, or cazuela, in which it traditionally is cooked. The comforting dish typically features pork, chicken or other meat; we opt for pork shoulder plus cured Spanish chorizo, which contributes rich, smoky flavor. In place of the fideos—short, thin noodles that are typically toasted—we use elbow macaroni. Peas and fresh parsley add pops of color. Some recipes season the cazuela with picada, the Catalan mixture of nuts, bread, garlic and other aromatics pounded or ground to a thick paste. To streamline prep, we garnish the finished casserole with some of those same ingredients.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t substitute a lean cut of pork, as it will tend to dry out when cooked and become tough. The pork shoulder that we use is exceptionally flavorful and stays moist because of its fat content. Don’t use Mexican chorizo, which is a fresh sausage, in place of the dry-cured Spanish chorizo called for.

50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more to serve

  • 1

    pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into ½-inch chunks

Directions

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Reviews
Diana L.
June 19, 2023
It tastes good
I did not find the pork shoulder, so I had to buy regular steak looking pork. It did turn out a little chewy. I think next time, I simply going to add 8 oz chorizo or more and not add pork. I also added sweet paprika and smoked paprika. It tastes very good.