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Chorizo, prawn and pesto penne

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Give pasta night a gourmet touch with this Chorizo, prawn and pesto penne recipe. It’s fast, fresh and sure to impress your family.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes
Chorizo, prawn and pesto penne

Ingredients

  • 250g penne
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 260g Coles Australian Raw Prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
  • 400g chorizo sausage, sliced
  • ⅓ cup (90g) basil pesto
  • ⅓ cup (50g) sliced black olives
  • 180g cherry bocconcini, coarsely torn
  • 1 long red chilli, chopped (optional)
  • Flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve

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Method

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the prawns for 2 mins each side or until 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.
  3. 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.