By Chrisforuch Tooley
Creamy Prawn Pasta with San Marzano Tomatoes
6 steps
Prep:45minCook:25min
Updated at: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:18 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings

300graw prawns
peeled and deveined
1can of San Marzano tomatoes

1 cuppasta sauce

1 cupheavy cream

2 clovesgarlic
minced

1red onion
finely chopped

2 tablespoonsolive oil

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

Fresh basil leaves
and extra for garnish

Grated Parmesan cheese
optional

300gSpaghetti
or Fettuccine

0.25 CupSauvignon Blanc
Instructions
Step 1
1. **Cook the pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
2. **Prepare the sauce:** In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
3. **Cook the prawns:** Add the raw prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.
Step 4
4. **Make the sauce:** In the same pan, add the can of San Marzano tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Add the pasta sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
5. **Combine:** Return the cooked prawns to the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
6. **Serve:** Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy prawn sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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