Creamy Prawn, Bacon and Broccoli Pasta

Recipe by Deb Williams: 4 comments 36 likes

Ingredients

500g pasta
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 rashers bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 small head broccoli, broken into small florets
150ml vegetable stock, hot
142ml carton single cream
250g cooked, peeled large prawns (thaw if frozen)

  • Prep. Time → 10 min
  • Cook Time → 10 min
  • Level → Easy

1 Bring a large pan of water to the boil

2 Add the pasta and a good pinch of salt

3 Cook according to the packet instructions, then drain and return to the pan

4 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat

5 Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes, until golden and crisp, then remove and set aside

6 Reduce the heat to medium

7 Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic, return the bacon to the pan and add the broccoli florets and stock

8 Bring to the boil, cover with a lid or baking tray and simmer for 5 minutes

9 Stir the cream and prawns into the sauce and heat through for 2-3 minutes, until just simmering – don’t overheat

10 Season, then stir in the pasta and gently mix it all together

11 Divide between bowls to serve.

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Posted April 10, 2011 15:11

Tried this out and it was delicious!! Thanks!

Suzi Perry

7 months ago

i did to it was very delicous thanx very much

sophie anne

6 months ago

Tried this. Delightful! Thank you very much indeed! :-D

Parnia Parsi

6 months ago

Really enjoyed this dish...even added a bit of brandy to the sauce for a bit of a kick! :-)

Linda Mckinlay

6 months ago