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Prawn Pasta

Cultural Context

Prawn pasta is a beloved dish in coastal Italian regions, where fresh seafood is abundant. It embodies the Mediterranean spirit, combining simple ingredients to create a flavorful meal. Today, variations of prawn pasta can be found globally, often adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz fusilli pasta
1 lb shrimp or prawns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
1 cup garden peas
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup single cream
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories.

1

Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions; set aside.

2

Defrost and rinse frozen shrimp or prawns; set aside.

3

Chop onion into small pieces; set aside.

4

Rinse frozen garden peas with water; set aside.

5

Chop garlic into small pieces; set aside.

6

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.

7

Add chopped onion to the pan; sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.

8

Add chopped garlic, dried oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan; stir for another 2 minutes.

9

Add garden peas and shrimp or prawns to the pan; cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until shrimp are cooked through.

10

Add single cream and chopped parsley to the pan; stir to combine.

11

Add cooked fusilli pasta to the pan; mix everything together for about 2 minutes until pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

frying panwok

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkshellfishgluten

Also Known As

Shrimp PastaSeafood Pasta
Local Name: Pasta ai gamberi

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