Walnut and Anchovy Linguine

Walnut and Anchovy Linguine
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 250 g linguine cooked according to packet instructions
  • 2-3 tbls avo oil
  • 2 tbls capers
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 pre-cooked prawns chopped
  • Handful of walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbls brandy
  • 3 tbls sour cream
  • 6-8 basil leaves
  • Parmesan grated
  • Black pepper
  • Chilli (optional)
  • A few tbls of reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta according to packet instructions

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan

  3. 3

    Add the capers, anchovies, garlic, prawns and walnuts. Toss to warm through

  4. 4

    Add the cooked pasta and continue tossing to coat evenly.

  5. 5

    When ready to serve heat through, add the brandy and set alight to burn off alcohol

  6. 6

    Stir through the cream, pasta water add the basil leaves and grated Parmesan

  7. 7

    Serve as a side to Braaied line fish

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