Monday 24 April 2023

Fennel flavoured prawn pasta bake

INGREDIENTS
For 4 servings
  • 590g pasta e.g. penne
  • salt and olive oil to add to water to cook the pasta
  • butter for the dish
  • 300g cooked and peeled prawns
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds, ground
  • ½ tsp grated nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper
  • 500ml double cream
  • About 200g grated mozzarella cheese
  • Large handful of fresh baby spinach leaves
  • About 100g grated Parmesan cheese
METHOD

Preheat the oven to 220C

Grease a large baking dish with a little butter. Place the prawns in the dish

Bring a large pan of water to the boil, adding a little salt and olive oil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the pack instructions. 

Once the pasta is cooked, add the pasta, the spinach, the spices and the mozzarella to the prawns in the baking dish and stir to combine evenly. Pour the cream over the mix then sprinkle with the parmesan.

Bake for about 30 minutes until crisp, and golden.