Prawn and Chorizo Cheesy Mexican Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 Mexicana cheese slices
• 70 g Chorizo (Diced)
• 0.5 Red onion (Diced)
• 0.5 Red pepper (Diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Chilli flakes
• Salt and pepper (A big pinch)
• 4 tbsp Tinned chopped tomatoes
• 100 ml Double cream
• 200 g Dried pasta (The author used spirali pasta)
• 400 ml Chicken stock
• 100 g Frozen king prawns
• Fresh coriander (Chopped, for garnish)
• Red chilli (Sliced, for garnish)
• Lime or lemon (Squeezed over the finished pasta)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the diced chorizo in a cold pan. Turn the heat to medium and cook for a few minutes, until the chorizo releases its oils.

2. 2

   Add the diced red onion and red pepper. Stir-fry for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir everything through for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Spoon in the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Add the double cream and stir it through the tomato and chorizo mixture.

6. 6

   Add the dried pasta and stir it through the sauce.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken stock and stir everything together.

8. 8

   Put the lid on the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the lid, stir the pasta, and add the frozen prawns on top.

10. 10

    Put the lid back on and cook for another 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the lid and place the Mexicana cheese slices on top of the pasta.

12. 12

    Place the pan under a grill set to maximum heat and cook until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

13. 13

    Garnish with chopped coriander, sliced red chilli, and a squeeze of lime or lemon. Serve immediately.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact grilling time or the pan's suitability for grilling; watch closely until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• one-pan
• quick
• spicy
• seafood
• chorizo
• cheesy