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Creamy Prawn Pasta
Indulge in a rich and flavorful creamy prawn pasta, featuring succulent prawns and tender broccoli florets in a luscious cauliflower-based sauce. This dish is a delightful and healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Total time50 min
Calories550 kcal
Protein40g
Serves2
Step by step
Method
- 01
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and return pasta to the pot to keep warm.
- 02
Add cauliflower florets to boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until tender.
- 03
Roast garlic cloves in an air fryer or oven at 200°C for 30 minutes until soft and golden brown.
- 04
To make the sauce, blend cooked cauliflower, full-fat coconut milk, roasted garlic (without skin), salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- 05
Marinate prawns with chilli flakes, minced garlic, and ½ lemon juice, and salt.
- 06
In a pan, sauté broccoli florets with 1 tsp ghee butter until tender. Add marinated prawns and cook until heated through. Pour the cauliflower sauce over and mix.
- 07
Serve pasta in bowls, topped with the creamy prawn sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Save the cooking water
Reserve a mug of starchy cooking water before draining; a splash helps the sauce cling and keeps the finished dish silky.
Make it your own
Use the vegetables you already have and keep the same cooking method; this recipe is flexible enough for practical substitutions.
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