- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 340g/12oz raw prawns, shelled and deveined
- ½ red pepper, finely sliced
- ½ yellow pepper, finely sliced
- salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp hot chilli sauce (optional)
- 150ml/5fl oz double cream
- 340g/12oz pasta, cooked to packet instructions
- small bunch of fresh basil leaves, shredded
- freshly ground black pepper
- Add the oil, prawns and peppers to a large frying pan, season with a little salt and stir-fry over a high heat for about a minute. Add the garlic and fry until the prawns are cooked through.
- Add the chilli sauce (if using) and mix well. Pour in the cream and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, then add the pasta to warm through.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the shredded basil. Season to taste and serve immediately.