🍝 Harissa Creamy Pasta (Comforting, Quick & Silky)
🍝 Harissa Creamy Pasta
Comforting, Quick & Silky
This creamy Harissa pasta is rich, silky and packed with deep, warming flavour. The gentle heat of Harissa blends beautifully with a smooth velvety sauce — making every bowl feel both cosy and exciting.
It’s the perfect easy midweek dinner, ready in minutes — ideal for when you want something satisfying without the fuss.
🥣 Ingredients
- 250g pasta (penne, tagliatelle or fusilli work best)
- 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 150ml double cream or oat cream
- 1.5 tbsp Harissa
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, rocket or basil, to serve
⏱ Timings
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 12–15 minutes
🍳 Method
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- While it cooks, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Harissa and tomato purée, mixing well.
- Pour in the cream and stir gently until the sauce is smooth and richly coloured.
- Add the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta, keeping a splash of the starchy cooking water back.
- Toss the pasta through the sauce — add a little reserved cooking water if you need to loosen it.
- Scatter with fresh herbs and serve straight away.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Top with grated parmesan or your favourite vegan cheese
- Stir in roasted peppers, spinach or mushrooms
- Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad
- Add cooked chicken or prawns for an extra protein boost
✨ Tips & Variations
- Lighter version: Swap cream for thick yoghurt — stir in off the heat so it doesn’t split
- Rich finish: Stir in a knob of butter right at the end
- Bolder heat: Add an extra spoonful of Harissa to taste
- Extra veg: Toss in cherry tomatoes or peas for colour and crunch
💛 Why You’ll Love This Dish
Smooth, warming and incredibly simple to make — the cream softens the bold spice of Harissa perfectly, creating a velvety sauce that clings beautifully to every piece of pasta. It’s comfort food with just the right amount of kick.
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- 🔥 Harissa Roasted Vegetables (Simple, Vibrant & Addictive)
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