Description
Prawn Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines succulent prawns with creamy homemade pesto and al dente pasta. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a taste of the Italian coast with every bite. Simple to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 lb prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and prawns; sauté for 3-4 minutes until prawns turn pink and opaque.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Adjust olive oil for desired creaminess.
- Combine drained pasta, sautéed prawns, and pesto sauce in the pot; stir until evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg