Chorizo and Prawn Pasta
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
641 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Chorizo and Prawn Pasta
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Fresh and plump prawns meet with crispy & smokey chorizos in a tomato-based sauce to create this delicious pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- 50 g chorizo (sliced)
- 300 g tiger or king prawns
- 20 g butter
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 50 g pepper (green, orange, yellow or red)
- ¼ cup red wine
- 150 g cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 100 g grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
- ⅓ cup pasta cooking water
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 400 g pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Boil some water in a large pot and cook your pasta following the instructions on the packaging and proceed to make the sauce while it is cooking.
- Place a wok or a large pan on medium heat and add the chorizo when the pan is hot. Fry them until crisp.
- Remove the chorizo from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook for a minute, until they turn pink. Don't be tempted to cook longer as they will get cooked more when finishing the sauce.
- Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Add the butter to the pan and add the chorizo, saute for another minute before adding the red onions and garlic.
- Saute the onions for a minute until slightly softened and then add the peppers.
- Sauté the peppers for a minute and then add the red wine.
- Let the wine evaporate and then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chilies (if using).
- Cook them until the tomatoes are slightly softened, add some pasta cooking water, and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the parmesan cheese, herbs, and pre-cooked prawns to the sauce, give it a good stir and add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- Nicely combine the pasta with the sauce, and cook together for another minute before serving.
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Notes
- Make sure you boil the water before adding it to your pasta.
- When cooking your pasta, follow the cooking instructions on the packaging to avoid overcooking it.
- Always keep some pasta cooking water to add to your sauce as it helps thicken the sauce and gives a velvety texture.
- Don't overcook the prawns, they will get rubbery and tasteless if you cook more than is stated in the recipe.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
1592mg
(66%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
422mg
(42%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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