This delicious pasta dish is a light and flavorful option for seafood lovers. The combination of sautéed zucchini and succulent prawns in a white wine and garlic sauce is perfect for a summer dinner.
Penne with zucchini and prawns
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
520
kcalCost
20-25
$Net Carbs
75
gTotal time
30
minutesIngredients
1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchinis, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
1 pound prawns, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the zucchini slices to the pan and cook until they begin to soften and brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the pan and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
