Classic Creamy Prawn Pasta Primavera
with Leek, Peas and Chive Gremolata
Bright and citrussy, gremolata is an Italian condiment which traditionally consists of parsley, garlic and lemon. This herby sauce is the perfect way to add a burst of fresh flavour to your pasta or meat dish. The tarragon and lemon-loaded version we've used here is sure to cut through the creamy flavours of this classic Italian-style dish.
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Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Leek
180 grams
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains Celery)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
1 bunch(es)
Chives
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
40 grams
Baby Spinach
120 grams
Peas
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
150 grams
King Prawns
(Contains Crustaceans)
Not included in your delivery
20 grams
Butter
125 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the rigatoni.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Trim and discard the root and dark green leafy part from the leek. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
Meanwhile, melt the butter (see pantry for amount) with a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns.
Once the oil is hot, add the prawns and sliced leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
Next, stir in the veg stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook so the prawns are opaque in the middle.
Meanwhile, zest and cut the lemon into wedges.
Finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).
In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and half the chives. Set your gremolata aside.
Once the sauce has reduced, stir in the creme fraiche, spinach and peas. Bring to the boil and simmer until the spinach is wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
Remove the pan from the heat, then stir through the cheese, remaining chives and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Taste and season with salt, pepper or more lemon juice if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
Share the prawn pasta primavera between your bowls.
Sprinkle over the chive gremolata to finish. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Enjoy!
Step 3 MOD: If you’re adding prawns, add them to the pan with the leek. Fry for the same amount of time, then continue as instructed. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns. Cook so they're opaque in the middle.
