Pacchero Liscio Falco, the pasta used in this recipe
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Recipe · 4 servings

Paccheri with Prawns and Courgettes

An elegant dish from the restaurants of the coast: delicate courgette cream wraps smooth Paccheri, while sautéed prawns bring the taste of the sea.

Time

35 min

Servings

4 servings

Difficulty

Medium

01 Ingredients

Falco Smooth Paccheri 320 g
Fresh prawns 400 g
Courgettes 3
Garlic 1 clove
White wine ½ glass
Parsley 1 small bunch
Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp
Salt and pepper to taste

02 Method

  1. Sauté sliced courgettes in half the oil until golden. Blend two thirds with a little water to form a cream.
  2. Clean the prawns, keeping a few whole for garnish.
  3. In the same pan, gently fry the garlic in the remaining oil, add the prawns and deglaze with white wine. Two minutes is enough.
  4. Cook the Paccheri al dente and transfer to the pan with the courgette cream and a ladleful of cooking water.
  5. Toss together, add the prawns and reserved courgettes, then finish with parsley and pepper.