How To Make Pasta with Prawns, Mascarpone & Lemon
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 lb prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the prawns to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the mascarpone cheese and lemon zest. Stir until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta and prawns back to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce and heat through.
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Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the pasta with prawns, mascarpone, and lemon hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 610kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 14g
- Cholesterol : 276mg
- Sodium : 194mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 68g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 26g
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