Pappardelle, Prawns & Asparagus

Published on 2 November 2025 at 19:45

A Bowl of Sunshine

Indulge in this bright and utterly satisfying dish where thick, curling pappardelle ribbons lovingly embrace succulent prawns.

The pasta is tossed with pieces of crisp asparagus, adding a delightful earthy taste that perfectly complements the rich, buttery flavour of the prawns. The result is a vibrant, flavourful bowl that delivers pure sunshine with every serving.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large stockpot of lightly salted water to a rapid boil. Stir in Pappardelle pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain; reserving pasta water. 
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and saute until golden, being careful not to burn. Remove garlic cloves from skillet and discard. Add tomatoes and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.  Add prawns to skillet and sear 3 to 4 minutes. Increase heat to high and stir in wine. Allow wine to reduce for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; add asparagus. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. 
  • Add cooked pasta to skillet and thin to desired consistency with reserved pasta water. Allow pasta to cook in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.