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Tagliatelle with red pesto and king prawns

Tagliatelle in spicy red pesto topped with juicy king prawns
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the red pesto

  • 150 g sun dried tomatoes in oil drained
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 stalks of basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds roasted
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil

For the pasta

  • 300 g tagliatelle
  • 10 king prawns peeled
  • 1 tsp parsley chopped
  • olive oil
  • parmesan

Instructions

  • In a small food processor mix all the inredients of the pesto. Add olive oil until you have a smooth paste. Set aside. (You can also use a hand blender for the job, or even to it old school with a mortar and pestle)
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the prawns and the parsley and cook them for 2-3 minutes or until they are just orange all around. Take out of the pan and set aside.
  • Remove the excess oil from the pan. Add the tagliatelle and the pesto and mix well over very low heat.
  • Add the prawns and mix for another couple of minutes.
  • Serve with freshly grated parmesan. Yum yum yum!