Prawn and broccoli pasta with creamy red pepper sauce

Prawn and broccoli pasta is a quick and easy meal made with juicy prawns and freshly steamed broccoli. Serve it mixed with freshly cooked linguine and a deliciously creamy red pepper sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound / 450 grams frozen raw prawns (shelled and deveined)
• 8 ounces / 225 grams linguine (or pasta of your choice)
• 1 1/2 cups / 360 ml passata
• 1 small head broccoli florets (approx 2 cups)
• 1 large red pepper / capsicum (seeds and membranes removed)
• 1 medium white onion (peeled and quartered)
• 1 ounce / 30 grams butter (plus extra if needed)
• 1/3 cup / 80 ml double (or heavy) cream
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Start by cooking the pasta. Follow the instructions on the packet and once cooked, drain and keep warm while you get on with the rest of the recipe.
2. 2Using a food processor, chop the onion and red pepper finely. If using garlic, add it at this step. Set them aside while you fry the prawns.
3. 3Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the prawns.
4. 4Fry the prawns on moderate heat, for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have turned pink. Remove the prawns to a plate and set aside. Leave the butter in the pan - this will be used in the next step.
5. 5Add the chopped red pepper and onions to the butter in the pan, turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Add an extra knob of butter if necessary. Leave them to sweat gently for 8 to 10 minutes until they are nicely softened. Stir occasionally.
6. 6While the onions and peppers are softening, place the broccoli into a steamer and steam for 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli is cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat and drain, then set it aside until you are ready to add it to the sauce.
7. 7Add the passata to the sauce and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to moderate and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
8. 8Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. Taste for seasoning add add salt and black pepper to taste.
9. 9Stir the drained pasta into the sauce.
10. 10Stir the prawns and broccoli into the sauce. Return the pan to the heat until piping hot and serve immediately.