This vibrant dish is a celebration of fresh flavours, combining tender prawns with the earthy sweetness of roasted asparagus and the zesty kick of chilli. It's a delightful way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal, packed with protein and vitamins. The hard Italian cheese adds a touch of richness, making every bite a pure pleasure.
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Peel and grate the garlic. Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Place the asparagus on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. Roast in the middle shelf until tender, 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, boil a full kettle.
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Add the chorizo and stir-fry until it starts to brown, 2-3 minutes.
Once the chorizo has started to brown, add the sliced pepper and fry until just soft, 3-4 minutes (add a little oil if needed). Continue to stir while it cooks.
Add the garlic and sun-dried tomato paste, then stir-fry until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Stir the passata, sugar, water and chicken stock paste into the pan.
Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes.
Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1 tsp salt.
Add the tagliatelle and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 3-4 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, cider vinegar, a pinch of salt, pepper and sugar. Set the dressing aside.
Once the tagliatelle is cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
Once the sauce has thickened, drain the prawns.
Bring the sauce to the boil, then stir in the prawns and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. They're cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
Thinly slice the red chilli.
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat. Add the cooked tagliatelle to the sauce and toss to coat.
Just before serving, add the rocket to the bowl of dressing and toss to coat.
Share the prawn tagliatelle between your bowls and spoon over any remaining sauce.
Top with the roasted asparagus and scatter over the chilli slices. Sprinkle over the hard Italian style cheese, then serve with the rocket salad alongside.
For a richer flavour, use a good quality sun-dried tomato paste. The better the paste, the better the taste.