Prawn and Chorizo Pasta

Name: Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb cured spanish chorizo; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon Salt; ½ cup parsley; 1 lb prawns; 12 oz canned crushed tomatoes; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lb spaghetti or linguine; freshly cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
979 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
North American, Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish

Prawn and Chorizo Pasta

Iris Warren

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Elevate pasta night with this easy prawn and chorizo pasta recipe! Delicious Spanish-inspired flavors ready in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (more for garnish)
1 lb cured spanish chorizo, (skin removed and cut into thin slices)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (or to taste)
1 tablespoon Salt, (or to taste, more for the pasta water)
½ cup parsley (chopped, more for garnish)
1 lb prawns, (peeled and deveined)
12 oz canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup dry white wine, (such as chardonnay)
2 tablespoon lemon juice, (from about ½ lemon)
1 lb spaghetti or linguine
freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)

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Instructions

Fill a pot with water and add salt. Bring it to a boil, then cook your pasta according to the instructions on the package, typically 8-10 minutes. Before draining the pasta, save about 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Heat a large frying pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add some olive oil and the sliced cured chorizo. Fry the chorizo on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until it's slightly browned.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, parsley, crushed tomatoes, prawns, white wine, and lemon to the pan. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and turn pink.
Put the cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water into the pan. Cook until the pasta has absorbed most of the sauce, which usually takes about 4-5 minutes more.
Serve the dish with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly cracked pepper, and some parsley on top.

Notes

Try using fresh red chillies instead of dried red pepper flakes if you like a little extra heat!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 979kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 2521mg (105%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1574IU (31%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 979 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	979kcal	49%
Carbohydrates	95g	32%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	214mg	71%
Sodium	2521mg	105%
Potassium	723mg	15%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1574IU	31%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	136mg	14%
Iron	6mg	33%