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Orechietti with Tenderstem & prawns

Orechietti with Tenderstem & prawns

This delicious twist on a simple pasta dish can be on the table in just 10 minutes

Serves: 4
Preparation and cooking time: 10 minutes

What you need:

  • 400g dried orechietti pasta
  • 200g pack Tenderstem broccoli
  • Large knob of butter
  • 400g raw peeled prawns
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Pinch dried chilli flakes
  • Handful flat leaf parsley, chopped

What you do:

  1. Cook the orechietti according to the packet instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the Tenderstem by cutting the florets off and slicing the stem - steam or boil for about 3 minutes until just tender.
  3. While the Tenderstem in cooking, sauté 400g peeled raw prawns in butter with 2-3 cloves crushed garlic and a good pinch of dried chilli flakes until they are pink and just cooked through. Then add a generous handful of chopped flat leaf parsley, season well with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked orechietti and Tenderstem to the prawns, toss well and serve immediately.

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