Prawn Linguine with Chorizo and Tomato Sauce

A stylish pasta supper featuring spicy chorizo, fresh prawns, and mussels in a rich, herby tomato and red wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 591.3 kcals 2365.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.9 grams 255.6 grams
Fat 22.2 grams 88.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Caster Sugar
optional to balance acidity
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Harissa Paste
or tomato purée
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon or fish/chicken stock
Meat
150
g
Chorizo
spicy ring, casing discarded, cut into chunks
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Fennel Seeds
slightly crushed
2
sprig
Rosemary
leaves only, finely chopped
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tsp
Oregano
dried
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh, ripped up for serving
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for cooking and drizzling
Seafood
125
g
Prawns
peeled, raw or cooked
200
g
Mussels
scrubbed and de-bearded
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed, finely chopped
800
g
Tomatoes
chopped, tinned

Steps

  • Toast fennel seeds in a large sauté pan over medium heat for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add chorizo chunks, rosemary, garlic, chilli, and a drizzle of oil to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, wine, harissa paste, and oregano, then simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
  • Boil the linguine in a large pan of water according to the packet instructions.
  • Incorporate the prawns and mussels into the sauce for the final 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in the warm pot.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed, ensuring the mussels have opened.
  • Combine the sauce and pasta, divide into plates, and garnish with fresh parsley.