Prawn Pasta

I credit my sister in law for introducing me to this Gordon Ramsay recipe from his book The F Word. When I first tasted it, I was just dying for more! Even though this is a white sauce pasta, it is light and I can guarantee you will find yourself serving up a second plate after polishing the first. This dish is something you would expect to see on the menu of a fancy cafe and pay premium dollars. Now, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your home. Just don't forget the vino ;)

Serves 6 | 30 minutes

Ingredients

500g cooked Prawns

600g cherry Tomatoes

3 spring onions, finely sliced

¹/₈ teaspoon dried chilli flakes

1 level Tablespoon of mince garlic or 1 clove garlic chopped

200g double thickened cream

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning

500g dried spaghetti

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried parsley, plus extra to serve

1 teaspoon dried dill

1. Using a heavy-based pan, heat up olive oil on medium heat and brown spring onion, garlic and chilli flakes. 

2. Add tomatoes to the pan and stir occasionally until the tomatoes are soft.

3. Cook your dried pasta according to packet instructions.

4. While the pasta is cooking, add prawns, parsley and dill to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.

5. Add in thickened cream and mix the sauce's ingredients. Warm through gently for a couple of minutes on medium heat. 

6. Drain the pasta and toss with the pasta sauce. Serve immediately.