Pasta con gambas inspirada en la caprese

Ingredientes

• 250 gr spaghetti (or any other type of pasta)
• 400 gr prawns, deshelled
• 100 gr Mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 250 gr cherry tomatoes, halved
• 10 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
• A bunch of basil leaves
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp msg (optional)
• 1-2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp freshly crack black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   Melt butter in a pan, sear prawns both sides until pink and season it with salt and pepper. Set aside

3. 3

   Cook spaghetti according to package

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan

5. 5

   Fry garlic until golden over medium to low heat

6. 6

   Stir in prawns and cooked spaghetti over medium heat

7. 7

   Add chili flakes (if using), salt, msg (if using), black pepper and mix again

8. 8

   Add basil leaves and mix until just wilted and off the heat

9. 9

   Finally, toss in cherry tomato and fold in mozzarella cheese, Serve immediately