Tagliatelle with prawns is a delicious, easy option for a quick lunch or dinner. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home.
Recipe · Pasta
Creamy prawn tagliatelle
- 10 ingredients
- 9 steps
Ingredients
- 500 g tagliatelle
- 500 g peeled prawns
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup cooking cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- In a large pot, cook the tagliatelle in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until golden.
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes until pink.
- Add the white wine and let it reduce a little.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cream and mix well.
- Add the Parmesan and stir until it melts into the sauce.
- Add the cooked tagliatelle to the pan with the prawn sauce and toss well.
- Serve in deep plates, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy your homemade prawn tagliatelle! It’s perfect for a quick, delicious dinner and an elegant way to surprise your guests. You can also try other seafood, like king prawns or squid, for a different flavor. For a lighter version, use whole wheat tagliatelle and less cream and Parmesan. Enjoy!