Lemon Basil Cream Linguine

Don’t you just love a complete homecooked meal that you can whip up for the whole family in 30 minutes or less? Well, this is one of those recipes that is rich, creamy, filling, but thanks to the fresh herbs and lemon used in the recipe, it leaves you feeling satisfied but not overly heavy/sluggish.

The girls enjoyed their dinner as much as the husband and I did. So much so that my fussy 4 year old requested for it to be made again the next day. My 3 year old will slurp down anything with prawn in it. In her words, “Prawn is my favourite, you know?”.

Talking about the girls, remember this cake that I decorated for my 3 year old?

I’ve had readers asking me what kind of piping tips I used to pipe the flowers and roses, and where did I get it. I used a Wilton 2D, and I’d like to give you that piping tip, and a few common ones used to frost gorgeous cakes and cupcakes!

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But first, here is the recipe for my Lemon Basil Cream Linguine.

Lemon Basil Cream Linguine

Delishar

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Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 servings of linguine
• 12-15 large prawns shelled and cleaned (or use chicken/scallops)
• 1 cup cooking cream
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 shallot diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Handful of fresh basil
• 2-3 tbsp divided
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Chilli flakes to taste optional

Instructions

 

• Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 8 minutes, just shy of al dente.
• Season prawns with salt and pepper.In a large saute pan, over med high heat, add 1-1.5 tbsp oil.
• Cook prawn on both sides, 2-3 minutes.Set prawns aside.
• In the same pan, on med heat, add remaining oil.
• Saute garlic, shallot, and chilli flakes, stirring often making sure it doesn't burn.
• Lower head to med-low, then add cream and allow to simmer until cream thickens.
• When cream as thickened, add pasta, prawns, lemon zest, parsley, and basil.Toss to combine.
• Use chicken stock to adjust to desired consistency. If it's too wet, don't worry. The pasta will absorb the sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.Remove from heat, squeeze in lemon juice, and give it one last toss.
• Serve immediately.

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