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Creamy Prawn Pasta
I probably make a variation of this pasta every week! It’s really quick, easy and tastes delicious. If you don’t want to use prawns then chicken or salmon would be equally good. I like to use penne pasta, but tagliatelle is also great too!
Jump to recipeI probably make a variation of this pasta every week! It’s really quick, easy and tastes delicious. If you don’t want to use prawns then chicken or salmon would be equally good. I like to use penne pasta, but tagliatelle is also great too!
What ingredients do you need for this dish (includes possible substitutions)?
Onion: brown, red or shallots all work here!
Pepper: I like to add a pepper for the additional sweetness it gives, and to get some more veg in the diet… but this is optional!
Garlic: essential to the recipe! Add as much as you want!
Tomato paste: this is a fundamental ingredient in the sauce so can’t be left out or substituted.
Spices: the core spices that I normally use are below, however sometimes I’ll add extra chilli powder, or I’ll add double garlic powder and no onion powder. So do as you fancy!
Prawns: could be substituted for chicken breast or a side of pan fried salmon.
Double cream: essential for the sauce!
What to serve this with?
This is great served with a side salad or some garlic bread!
FAQ
What’s the best way to store this dish?
Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then reheat either in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob.
Can this be frozen?
Yes! Just place in an airtight container then defrost in the fridge overnight or in the microwave.
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Creamy Prawn Pasta
I probably make a variation of this pasta every week! It’s really quick, easy and tastes delicious. If you don’t want to use prawns then chicken or salmon would be equally good. I like to use penne pasta, but tagliatelle is also great too!
Ingredients
- 200g pasta (I used penne), dry weight
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 1 pepper, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 50g tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 225g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 125ml double cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- Oil, salt
Method
- Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
- In a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil then add the onion, pepper and a good pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste and spices. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir often.
- Add the prawns and fry until they’re about 90% cooked.
- Pour in the double cream and a splash of pasta water.
- Simmer until the prawns are fully cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and stir everything together really well (you may need a splash more pasta water). Top with chopped parsley. And that’s it!
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