Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and King Prawns

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Spaghetti with arugula pesto and king prawns

Ingredients

Arugula - 7.1 oz
Garlic - 1 clove
Olive Oil - 5 fl oz
Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 1.8 oz
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
King Prawns - 17.6 oz
Spaghetti - 17.6 oz
Parsley - 10 bunches
Citrus Zest Mix - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Combine arugula and garlic in a food processor. While blending, gradually add 120 ml of olive oil. Blend thoroughly. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl and add the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Clean the prawns. Heat a skillet over high heat. Make a cut along the backs of the prawn tails. Drizzle the prawns with oil and sprinkle with salt. Sauté the prawns for 3 minutes on each side and transfer to a separate plate.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain, reserving 120 ml of the cooking liquid for the sauce.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the pesto, adding 1 tablespoon of the reserved liquid at a time to moisten. Top with the prawns. Sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.