SMOKED PRAWN CARBONARA

Ingredients

  • 2 packets of Natural Norfolk Bay Gourmet Seafoods Wood Smoked Prawns

  • 300g Spaghettini

  • 4 slices of bacon, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 100g cream cheese

  • 200ml cream and 200ml milk, or more, as needed

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3: Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4: Season prawns with basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add prawns to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Stir in cream cheese, milk, cream and peas until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more cream as needed.

Step 6: Stir in pasta and bacon.

Step 7: Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!

 

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