Spaghetti with Prawns & Garlic

Ingredients
serves 4  

3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp finely diced red pepper
2 tbsp tomato puree
450 g/1 lb spaghetti or tagliatelle
350 g/12 oz raw shelled prawns
125 ml/ 4 fl oz double cream
salt and pepper
3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf
parsely to garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper. Fry for a few seconds until the garlic just beginning to color. Stir in the tomato puree. (As for wine lovers, you can add in white wine, 125 ml/4 fl oz) Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and return to the saucepan.
3. Add the prawns to the sauce and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until the prawns turn pink. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season salt and pepper.
4. Transfer the spaghetti to a warmed serving dish and pour over sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley. Toss well to mix and serve at once.

Enjoy. !!