Jobs
Chorizo, prawn and pesto penne recipe
Chorizo prawn and pesto penne recipe. For an easy mid-week dinner try this delicious all-in-one chorizo, prawn and pesto pasta.
9 Ingredients
* 250g penne
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 260g Coles Australian Raw Prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
* 400g chorizo sausage, sliced
* 1/3 cup (90g) basil pesto
* 1/3 cup (50g) sliced black olives
* 180g cherry bocconcini, coarsely torn
* 1 long red chilli, chopped (optional)
* Flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve
3 Method / Steps
Step 1
Cook the penne in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the prawns for 2 mins on each side or until the prawns curl and change colour. Transfer to a plate. Add the chorizo to the pan and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Return the prawns to the pan with the penne, pesto, olive, bocconcini and chilli, if using. Season and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
source – cooking365coza