15 Minute Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta
This 15 minute creamy garlic prawn pasta is a super easy but delicious dairy free dinner that is sure to impress on a busy weeknight. This indulgent pasta dish has a light and creamy, garlic infused sauce with tender, sweet prawns. It’s perfect for when you’re craving a comforting, creaming pasta, or for an easy date night dinner with a glass of sparkling.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 701kcal
Ingredients
- 200 grams linguine fettuccine or other long pasta
- 2 tablespoons dairy free butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 200 grams prawns peeled and deveined
- ⅔ cup dairy free cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- When the pasta is halfway through cooking, melt the dairy-free butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the prawns in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Reduce the heat, pour in the dairy free cream, and stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Drain the pasta, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water. Toss the pasta through the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to ensure the pasta is fully coated and the sauce is silky smooth.
- Top with extra black pepper and fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg