This decadent creamy prawn pasta is for all the pasta and seafood lovers in the house! Apart from being utterly delish, it’s so simple and quick to make. We all need 30-minute dinners in our lives and this is one them, so make sure to add this to your to-make list.
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Recipe tips:
- For this recipe I used pre-cooked prawns which are more accessible and cheaper where I live but fresh prawns would be the perfect alternative. Pre-cooked prawns are also time-saving as they only require reheating for a very short period. On that note, make sure not to overcook them otherwise they become rubbery and may lose some of their taste.
- Long pasta such as spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine are my go-to pasta choices when making this recipe because the sauce is loose and creamy therefore coats each strand perfectly. There’s also an aesthetic contrast between the long spaghetti and the short prawns, which is always a plus when plating a dish.
- Basil really elevates this dish so if you can get your hands on some fresh basil, please don’t skimp on that.
- Heavily salt the water to ensure the spaghetti is flavourful and has enough time to absorb the salt. Add the salt only when the water starts boiling and wait until the salted water returns to a boil then add the spaghetti.
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Creamy Prawn Pasta
This decadent creamy prawn pasta is for all the pasta and seafood lovers in the house! Apart from being utterly delish, it's so simple and quick to make. We all need 30-minute dinners in our lives and this is one them, so make sure to add this to your to-make list.
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 300 grams pre-cooked prawns
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup heavy/double cooking cream
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 6 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Dash White pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Ginger powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Add the spaghetti to a large pot of boiling, salted water. Let it boil, stirring frequently, until the noodles are still firm but easy to chew
- In the meantime, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter followed by the prawns and fry for about 2 minutes. Set aside once cooked
- Add the remaining butter and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant respectively
- Add the seasoning along with the diced bell peppers and chopped basil. Stir well and cook until peppers are crisp tender
- Stir in the tomato paste until well incorporated then add the cooked prawns back in and let it cook for about 1 minute
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the cream, stirring well. Let it simmer for 2 minutes
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and immediately toss it into the creamy prawn sauce. Serve straight away and enjoy!
