Prawn Pasta
Prawn pasta is a culinary masterpiece that brings the taste of the sea to your dining table, combining fresh prawns with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta Choose your favorite type, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
- 400 grams Fresh Prawns Opt for large, raw prawns, preferably peeled and deveined.
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced garlic adds depth and aroma.
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adds a subtle heat to the dish.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved cherry tomatoes provide freshness.
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth Serves as the base for your sauce.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the dish.
- Fresh Parsley Chopped Essential for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the prawns: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Add prawns, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- 3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4. Add the broth: Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Combine everything: Return prawns to the skillet with drained pasta. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 6. Finish with lemon and parsley: Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and add chopped parsley. Toss to combine.
- 7. Serve: Plate hot, garnishing with extra parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Consider adding seasonal vegetables or different herbs for variations. Serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread.