Caprese Inspired Pasta With Prawns

Caprese Inspired Pasta With Prawns Ingredients

250 gr spaghetti (or any other type of pasta)400 gr prawns, deshelled100 gr Mozzarella cheese, cubed250 gr cherry tomatoes, halved10 cloves Garlic, thinly slicedA bunch of basil leaves1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)1/2 tsp msg (optional)1-2 tsp chili flakes (optional)1 tsp freshly crack black pepper2 tbsp butter3 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Melt butter in a pan, sear prawns both sides until pink and season it with salt and pepper. Set aside2. Cook spaghetti according to package3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan4. Fry garlic until golden over medium to low heat5. Stir in prawns and cooked spaghetti over medium heat6. Add chili flakes (if using), salt, msg (if using), black pepper and mix again7. Add basil leaves and mix until just wilted and off the heat8. Finally, toss in cherry tomato and fold in mozzarella cheese, Serve immediately