PRAWN PASTA

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A prawn lovers delight! Cooked in cider, celery and peppers this recipe offers a light, fresh flavor. Serve alone or with a tossed green salad.

Provided by robert davey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces penne pasta
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups dry hard cider
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¾ pound fresh prawns

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, celery and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, dry cider, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add pasta, mixing in well. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add prawns and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 313.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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