A deliciously fresh and easy summer pasta perfect for entertaining on a summer night (with some hidden vegetables for the kids!!) We have used the versatile @sanremopasta linguine, which is made with 100% Australian durum wheat and pairs perfectly with the sofrito sauce! A straightforward and easy-to-make recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser and knock any visitors socks off!!
Prawn Sofrito Linguine

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 People
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- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
- 8 Green prawns
- 1 Red onion
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Red capsicum
- 1 Yellow capsicum
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 packet San Remo linguine
- 100 ml Olive oil
- Salt
- Parmesan cheese
Method
- 1)
Start by bringing a pot of water to boil on high heat with a generous pinch of salt.
- 2)
Devein the prawns by removing their heads, shells, tails and intestinal tracts.
- 3)
Then cut the prawns into chunks.
- 4)
Finely dice 1 red onion and 1 clove of garlic.
- 5)
Separate the thyme leaves from the stem.
- 6)
Roll the lemon to loosen up the juices and then zest it on top of the thyme.
- 7)
Take the cheeks off the red and yellow capsicums and slice them into matchsticks.
- 8)
Then chop the matchsticks cross-sectionally to a similar size as the onion.
- 9)
Dice the zucchini the same way.
- 10)
Now add 100ml of olive oil to the pan on high heat.
- 11)
While the oil is heating up add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as per packet instructions.
- 12)
As soon as the pan is hot, add the onion to the pan.
- 13)
After approx. 3 minutes add the garlic, thyme and lemon zest.
- 14)
Then add the capsicums and zucchini after approx. 1 minute.
- 15)
After approx. 1 minute add the capsicums and zucchini.
- 16)
Let all the vegetables simmer together for an additional 3 minutes.
- 17)
Finally add the prawns with a pinch of salt and let simmer for approx. 3 minutes (you want the prawns to be just cooked through).
- 18)
Then using tongs, add the pasta to the pan (don’t be afraid to get some of the starchy water into the pan!)
- 19)
Turn off the stove and gently toss all the ingredients together.
- 20)
Finish this dish off with a little squeeze of lemon juice and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese.