Lemon and Chilli Linguine with Quorn Meat Free Pieces

Name: Lemon and Chilli Linguine with Quorn Meat Free Pieces
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g packet frozen Quorn Pieces; [https://www.quorn.co.nz/products/quorn-pieces]; 1 vegetable stock cube; 225g dried linguine or spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon zest and juice; 1 large garlic clove finely chopped; 1 red chilli, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish); Freshly grounded black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh basil finely shredded; 150ml whipping cream (optional)

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Quorn pieces lemon and chilli linguine vegetarian pasta recipe

Succulent, zesty Italian-inspired lemon and chilli linguine. Quorn Pieces fried to golden perfection in lemon juice and olive oil, and then lifted up to another level with garlic and chilli. Pulled together with cream and lemon zest and a flourish of basil, it’s quick to make, delicious to eat, and just what you need.

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Serves 4

15 mins

Easy

1887 kJ
(Per serving)

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Low in Fat

Good Source of protein

Good source of fibre

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Ingredients

300g packet frozen Quorn Pieces
1 vegetable stock cube
225g dried linguine or spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon zest and juice
1 large garlic clove finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
Freshly grounded black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh basil finely shredded
150ml whipping cream (optional)

Method

In a large saucepan of boiling water, dissolve the stock cube and cook the linguine as per the pack instructions
Meanwhile heat 1tbsp of oil in a frying pan, add the Quorn Meat Free Chicken Pieces, pour over the lemon juice and fry for 5-6 minutes stirring frequently
Add the garlic, red chilli and fry for a further 3 minutes stirring frequently
Drain the linguine, stir through the remaining 1tbsp of olive oil and add to the pan with the Quorn Meat Free Chicken Pieces. Add the lemon zest, cream (optional) and season well with black pepper.
Stir through the basil and serve with freshly sliced chilli and a sprig of basil