Italian·pescatarian·easy

Prawn and Avocado Pasta Creamy

Name: Prawn and Avocado Pasta Creamy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300g Prawns; 250g Pasta (spaghetti or linguine); 2 ripe Avocado; 3 cloves Garlic; 200ml Heavy cream; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; for garnish Fresh parsley

Hey there, folks! Today, I've got a delightful recipe for you: Prawn and Avocado Pasta Creamy. Trust me, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser that will make you feel like a gourmet chef in your own kitchen! Let's get started with cooking the pasta until it's perfectly al dente. Now, here comes my little personal anecdote: I once forgot to reserve some pasta water and ended up with a dry, clumpy mess. Learn from my mistake and always save a cup of that starchy liquid for later – it works wonders for creating a silky sauce. When sautéing the garlic, make sure not to burn it like I did the first time I tried this recipe. Burnt garlic is a flavor you definitely want to avoid, unless you're into that charcoal taste! And here's a unique tip for you: before blending the avocado and cream mixture, add a splash of the reserved pasta water. It helps to emulsify the sauce and gives it a velvety texture that you won't be able to resist. So there you have it, a creamy, dreamy pasta dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy and bon appétit!

45 min(prep 15 + cook 30)

4 servings

400 kcal

4.5

Ingredients

Prawns300g
Pasta (spaghetti or linguine)250g
Avocado2 ripe
Garlic3 cloves
Heavy cream200ml
Olive oil2 tbsp
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Fresh parsleyfor garnish

Nutrition

400 kcalper serving

Protein25g24%

Carbs50g49%

Fat20g19%

Fiber6g6%

Sugar2g2%

Directions

1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
3
In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, then add to the skillet with the prawns. Toss in the pasta and add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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