Mushroom and Prawn Aglio e OIio
Mushroom and prawn aglio e olio is a simple yet flavour-packed pasta dish combining garlic-infused olive oil, juicy prawns and golden chestnut mushrooms. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for an easy midweek meal.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tinned anchovy fillets
- Knob of butter
- Chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- Prawns
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until golden and slightly crisp, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the prawns in olive oil with a little garlic and parsley until pink and cooked through. Combine with the mushrooms.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and anchovy fillets, stirring until dissolved. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden.
- Add the pasta along with the mushroom and prawn mixture. Toss well, adding parmesan and a splash of reserved pasta water to bring everything together.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your mushroom and prawn aglio e olio!
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