Modern Machiavelli Prawn Spaghetti

About this recipe

Savor this modern take on prawn spaghetti where succulent prawns meet al dente pasta in a harmonious blend of garlic, white wine, and cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with fresh parsley and a touch of lemon, it's a dish that sings with flavor yet remains effortless for home cooks.

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti
• 250g prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add prawns and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.

5. 5

   Pour in the white wine and simmer for 1 minute. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.

6. 6

   Return prawns to the skillet, tossing with spaghetti, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

8. 8

   Serve immediately and enjoy!