Chilli Prawn And Basil Pasta

Method

• Chilli Prawn And Basil Pasta: Step-by-Step Method
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• While water heats, thinly slice the red onion and crush the garlic cloves.
• Pour olive oil into a large sauté pan or skillet and set over medium heat.
• Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the crushed garlic and dried chilli flakes to the onion, stirring for 1 minute to release aroma.
• Add the can of cherry tomatoes with their juice to the pan and stir to combine.
• Pour in the chicken liquid stock and add the caster sugar, stirring gently to mix.
• Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat until slightly thickened (about 8-10 minutes).
• While the sauce simmers, cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
• While the pasta cooks and sauce simmers, pat the raw peeled king prawns dry with kitchen paper.
• Once the sauce is slightly thickened, turn the heat to medium and add the prawns to the pan.
• Stir prawns into the sauce, cooking until they turn pink and are just cooked through (2-3 minutes).
• Drain the pasta, reserving a few tablespoons of cooking water.
• Add drained linguine directly to the sauce and prawns.
• Toss the pasta and sauce together, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
• Remove the pan from heat and stir in shredded fresh basil leaves.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (salt not included, but optional).
• Serve in shallow bowls or on warm plates.
• Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves.
• Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.