Easy Chorizo and Prawn Pasta

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 250 g Pasta (rigatoni or penne)
• 150 g Chorizo (sliced)
• 1 Red Onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 300 ml Passata
• 100 ml Creme Fraiche
• 1 tsp Sugar
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Pepper
• 350 g Cooked King Prawns
• 50 g Parmesan (grated)
• ½ Lemon (juice)
• 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)

Method

1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
2. Whilst the pasta is cooking dry fry the chorizo in a shallow casserole or frying pan until it starts to release its oils.
3. Add the sliced red onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes on a medium heat.
4. Stir in the oregano and smoked paprika.
5. Add the passata, creme fraiche, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 8 minutes on a low heat.
6. Mix through the cooked king prawns, parmesan, and squeeze of lemon juice. Warm through for 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the cooked pasta and a little reserved cooking water to make a silky smooth sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with more grated Parmesan.