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Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 g /7oz dried spaghetti
200 g /7oz peeled, deveined prawns/shrimp
3 tbsp heavy/thickened cream
3 cloves garlic (large, minced)
½ cup chicken or vegetable stock (or dry white wine)
250 g /9oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)
fresh parsley (finely sliced)
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1

Cook pasta according to packet instructions, to al dente and reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking water.

2

Whilst pasta is cooking, marinate the prawns by adding ⅓ of minced garlic, 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper to the prawns. Mix thoroughly and set aside for 3 - 5 minutes.

3

In a large, non-stick pan or skillet, add remaining olive oil and garlic and cook on medium heat for 1 - 2 minutes or until garlic fragrant.

4

Add marinated prawns into the pan and turn the heat up to medium-high. Turn the prawns over after 1 minute with a pair of tongs. Cook the other side for another minute.

5

Add cherry tomatoes into the pan and mix for 1 minute. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.

6

Pour stock (or white wine if using) into the pan and reduce by half. Keep the heat on high.

7

Pour heavy/thickened cream in and immediately reduce heat down to low and bring to a simmer.

8

Add prawns back into the pan together with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Add a little pasta cooking water if needed.

9

To serve, sprinkle parsley and lots of parmesan cheese!

Equipment Needed

large non-stick pan or skillet

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Local Name: Pasta ai gamberi in salsa di crema all'aglio

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