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Pasta with zucchini and prawns

Pasta with Zucchini and Prawns

Sauté onion and zucchini, blend into a sauce. Boil pasta, cook prawns, then mix everything together. A quick, tasty pasta with creamy zucchini and prawns!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 657
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Zucchinis
  • 250 g Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
  • 320 g Pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp Salt and black pepper (add more for the pasta's water)

Equipment

  • 1 Large pan
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Pasta drainer
  • 2 Chopping boards You must separate vegetable and seafood to avoid cross contamination.

Method
 

  1.  
    How to make Pasta with zucchini and prawns
    Onion: Cut the onion into small slices (0.5–1cm thick).
    Zucchini: On a separate chopping board, slice the zucchini into similar-sized pieces.
    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
    Add the onion and sauté gently until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
    Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid burning.
    While the zucchini cooks, peel and clean the prawns. Set aside.
    Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
    Once boiling, add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente (usually about 10 minutes).
    When the zucchini is tender, transfer both the zucchini and onions into a blender.
    Add salt and black pepper to taste.
    Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
    In the same pan used for the zucchini, add another drizzle of olive oil if needed.
    Add the prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    Once the pasta is cooked, drain it (reserve a little pasta water).
    Return the pasta to the pan with the prawns.
    Add the zucchini sauce and toss everything together over low heat for 1–2 minutes. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
    Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and black pepper if needed.
    Plate your pasta, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs if desired.
    Buon Appetito!

Notes

pasta with zucchini and prawns
For a better result, ensure that the prawns' sauce is mix with the zucchinis sauce to give a succulent taste.