Discover a spicy and flavorful Italian pasta with nduja, prawns, and stracciatella.

Pasta with Nduja, Prawns, and Stracciatella

This exquisite Italian recipe, Pasta with Nduja, Prawns, and Stracciatella, is a delightful seafood dish perfect for spice enthusiasts. Combining the savory taste of the sea with the rustic flavors of Calabria, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures.

The nduja not only adds a spicy kick but also melts into a creamy sauce that envelops the pasta. The sweetness and freshness of stracciatella cheese balance the chili’s intensity, adding an irresistible touch. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or seeking a unique Sunday lunch, this surf-and-turf combination will be a hit.

Curious about these flavor combinations? Try other unique pairings:

• Gnocchi with Shrimp and Stracciatella
• Spaghetti with Clams and Nduja
• Rigatoni Puttanesca with Nduja
• Pasta with Nduja and Pecorino

Ingredients

• 200g pasta of your choice
• 100g nduja
• 200g prawns, peeled and deveined
• 150g stracciatella cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the nduja and cook until it melts into a sauce.
4. Add prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink.
5. Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the stracciatella cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Italian meal!

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian