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Toasted short noodles cooked like paella in a rich seafood stock, with prawns and squid.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.89 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide pan. Toast the noodles for 3 minutes, stirring, until deep golden brown. Tip onto a plate.
3 min - 2
Add the remaining oil and fry the squid for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
7 min - 3
Stir in the tomato, paprika and saffron and cook for 5 minutes until thick.
5 min - 4
Add the noodles and hot stock. Simmer for 6 minutes, stirring once.
6 min - 5
Nestle in the prawns and cook for 4 minutes without stirring, until they turn pink and the noodles have soaked up most of the stock.
4 min - 6
Rest for 3 minutes and serve with lemon wedges.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.