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Linguine and prawns in a fresh cherry tomato and garlic sauce.
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Prawn and cherry tomato linguine
At home recipes · Date night
Linguine and prawns in a fresh cherry tomato and garlic sauce.
10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 2 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Cook linguine following its packet instructions, reserving a mug of cooking water.
- 2Warm oil in a large frying pan. Soften garlic for 30 seconds, add tomatoes and cook for 7–8 minutes.
- 3Add prawns and a splash of pasta water. Cook, stirring gently, until prawns are opaque and piping hot throughout. Check 75°C for 30 seconds with a clean thermometer.
- 4Toss in pasta, lemon juice, parsley and pepper. Loosen with cooking water if needed and serve immediately.
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Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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