Prawn Pasta

Dry cider adds a fresh sweetness to a simmer of garlic, onions, bell peppers, celery and tomatoes. Cook penne in the sauce to soak up the flavor, then add prawns for a scant 5 minutes to finish the dish.

• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 6 ounces penne pasta
• 1 ½ cups dry hard cider
• ¾ pound fresh prawns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Serve warm.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat cook onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, celery and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, dry cider, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add pasta, mixing in well. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove lid, add prawns and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.