King Prawn Tomato Mascapone Recipes

CREAMY PRAWN LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the garlic. Run your knife down the back of 2 prawns, so they'll butterfly as they cook, then finely chop the rest.
• Put a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Finely slice the pancetta, sprinkle into the pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fry until lightly golden. Toss in the garlic and whole prawns for 2 minutes, then go in with the wine and let it cook away. Toss through the chopped prawns and mascarpone for 1 minute, then use tongs to drag the pasta straight into the pan, letting a little starchy cooking water go with it. Roughly chop the rocket, add most of it to the pan and toss it all together over the heat until you have a silky sauce. Subtly season to perfection with the Parmesan and black pepper. Serve sprinkled with the remaining rocket and an extra grating of Parmesan, if you like.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve a mug full (at least a cup) of the pasta water.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and the Italian seasoning. Bring to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the sauce cook and reduce for about 10 minutes.
• Increase the heat slightly, and stir in the cream. Once the sauce is back to a simmer, add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• In another skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook just until pink, 4-5 minutes.
• Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with the shrimp. Stir to combine, adding the starchy pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve, topped with parsley if desired.

PASTA WITH PRAWNS, MASCARPONE & LEMON

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the vegetables 4 mins before the end of the cooking time, and the prawns just as the cooking time is up. Reserve a mug of the water, then drain everything and tip back into the pan.
• Tip in the lemon zest and juice, and the mascarpone, and heat through, adding enough of the pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Scatter in the shredded mint or basil, a good grinding of black pepper and a little salt. Divide between 2 warmed pasta bowls, scatter over the herb leaves and serve with lemon wedges.