Harissa Pasta with Prawns

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 tbsp harissa paste
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 3/4 cup chicken or veg stock
• 14 oz dried spaghetti, linguine or tagliatelle
• 150 g shrimp/prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 lemon (juice + zest)
• 1 1/3 cup crumbled feta
• A handful of chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a large frying pan on a medium heat and fry the onion until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the harissa paste and pour in the wine if using. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the alcohol cooks off.

4. 4

   Pour in the chopped tomato, add the balsamic vinegar, pour on the stock and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of generously salted boiling water.

6. 6

   Add the shrimp/prawns to the sauce and cook for a few minutes until opaque.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta when it is al dente, ensuring you reserve a few tablespoons of the starchy pasta water first.

8. 8

   Add the lemon zest and juice to the sauce and add a little pasta water to the sauce if needed.

9. 9

   Take the sauce off the heat, add the crumbled feta and toss with the cooked pasta.

10. 10

    Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.