Recipe: Quills with Shrimp Sauce (4)

Ingredients...

1 lb penne or other short pasta
1 lb shelled, cooked prawns
2 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps / 1 oz butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
6 fl oz tomato sauce
1 small glass brandy
1/3 pt double cream
parsley
salt and black pepper

Instructions...

1) Puree half the prawns and chop the rest into medium size pieces.

2) Heat the oil and butter and add the finely chopped onion and garlic. When these are soft add the peeled prawns and tomato sauce. Stir well.

3) Add the chopped prawns and the brandy. When the brandy has evaporated add the cream and chopped parsley. Season and keep warm.

4) Cook the pasta until al dente then drain. Put into a warm serving dish and stir in the sauce. Serve immediately.
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