Super Speedy Creamy Prawn Pasta
"From one of our national supermarkets in store recipe."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (563.2 g)
- Calories 893
- Total Fat - 29.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 16.5 g
- Cholesterol - 237 mg
- Sodium - 974 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 112.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 17.3 g
- Sugars - 8.8 g
- Protein - 44.1 g
- Calcium - 417.2 mg
- Iron - 6.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 25 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook poasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente and the drain but reserving 1/3 cup of cooking liquid.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat and cook leek and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes or until leek softens and then add wine and cook for 3 minutes or until almost evaporated.
Step 3
Add prawns and asparagus and cook for 2 minutes or until prawns just change colour and then adde cream and reserved cooking liquid and bring to a simmer and then add parmesan and tarragon and stir until smooth.
Step 4
Season and then add pasta, zucchini and peas and stir until peas are tender.
Step 5
Tops with extra tarragon and serve.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the shrimp, choose ones that are firm and have a slightly sweet smell.
- If possible, use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Substitute the butter for olive oil. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is healthier than butter and will reduce the fat content of the dish.
- Substitute the Parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast. The benefit of this substitution is that nutritional yeast is dairy-free and will make the dish vegan-friendly.
Vegetarian Option Replace the prawns with a combination of mushrooms and eggplant. Saute the mushrooms and eggplant until they are lightly browned and tender. Add the vegetables to the sauce with the asparagus, cream, Parmesan, tarragon, zucchini, and peas and stir until combined.
Roasted Potatoes - Roasted potatoes are a great accompaniment to this creamy prawn pasta dish. Roasted potatoes are easy to make and a great way to add a bit of crunch to the meal. The potatoes also pair nicely with the cream and Parmesan cheese in the dish, making for a delicious and comforting meal.
Garlic Bread: Garlic bread is the perfect side dish for this creamy prawn pasta dish. It adds a great crunch and flavor to the meal, and pairs nicely with the cream and Parmesan cheese. The garlic also adds a nice kick to the pasta, making for a delicious and comforting meal.
FAQ
Q: What type of pasta should I use for this recipe? A: For this recipe, you should use thin spaghetti pasta.Q: How do I store cooked pasta?
A: Cooked pasta should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, add the pasta to boiling water or a saucepan with a little bit of oil and heat until warm.
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Fun facts:
This Super Speedy Creamy Prawn Pasta is a recipe from one of the national supermarkets in Australia. It is said to be a favorite of Australian actress Margot Robbie.
The use of cream in this recipe is believed to be inspired by the French chef Auguste Escoffier who was known for his use of cream in sauces and dishes.