Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g tagliatelle or fettuccine
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 20 g butter
• 200 g raw king prawns, peeled
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 150 ml double cream
• 30 g Parmesan, finely grated
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• Small handful of parsley, chopped

Method

1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of well-salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Scoop out a mugful of pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook for 1 minute each side until just pink. Lift out onto a plate.
3. Reduce the heat, add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Pour in the cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan and lemon zest.
5. Add the drained pasta and prawns to the pan and toss well, adding splashes of pasta water until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
6. Stir through the lemon juice and parsley, season with black pepper and serve straight away.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.