Spaghetti with Prawns, Chorizo & Rocket

A wonderfully delicious pasta dish full of flavour & freshness – one of my husband’s favourites! See below how to receive a discount on the most delicious prawns I used in this recipe.  
Servings: 2 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 200 g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150 g chorizo (chopped into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 1-2 red chillies (finely chopped)
  • 200 ml dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 lemon (juice & zest)
  • 10-12 raw large king prawns
  • 25 g butter
  • 2 large handfuls of rocket
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
  1. In a large pan of salted water cook the spaghetti until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile in a large frying pan heat the olive oil add the chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes then add the garlic and chillies and cook for a further minute.
  3. Now add the wine and tomato puree and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
  4. Add the prawns and cook until they are cooked through.
  5. Drain the pasta and add to the frying pan with half of the rocket, lemon juice and butter. Mix through until the pasta is fully coated and the rocket has wilted, season to taste.
  6. To serve, divide between two warmed plates and top with lemon zest and the remaining rocket, enjoy!
Recipe Notes

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