Harissa Pasta with Prawns

This harissa pasta with prawns is a vibrant dish bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Fragrant harissa paste blends with garlic, fresh tomatoes, and Kalamata olives to create the perfect setting for plump, slightly crispy prawns. It's a wonderful quick dinner with just the right touch of spice that everyone will love.

📝 Ingredients

• 250 g (9 oz) casarecce pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g (1 tbsp) butter
• 250 g (9 oz) raw prawns
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon harissa paste
• 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 30 g (1 ounce) Kalamata olives, halved
• 3-4 basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 30 g (1 ounce) pine nuts, toasted

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, and boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat a large pan, add the olive...: Meanwhile, heat a large pan, add the olive oil and then the butter. When the butter has melted, add the prawns and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until slightly golden.
3. 3Add the red onion and garlic and continue...: Add the red onion and garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Next, stir in the harissa paste, making sure the prawns are well covered in it.
4. 4Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3...: Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the olives and basil leaves.
5. 5If the sauce looks too thick, add a...: If the sauce looks too thick, add a bit of pasta water. Transfer the pasta to the pan and toss it with sauce. Season to taste, add fresh parsley and sprinkle the pine nuts on top.