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Walnut and Anchovy Linguine

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 250 g linguine cooked according to packet instructions
  • 2-3 tbls avo oil
  • 2 tbls capers
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 pre-cooked prawns chopped
  • Handful of walnuts chopped

To finish

  • 2 tbls brandy
  • 3 tbls sour cream
  • 6-8 basil leaves
  • Parmesan grated
  • Black pepper
  • Chilli optional
  • A few tbls of reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions
    250 g linguine cooked according to packet instructions
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan
    2-3 tbls avo oil
  • Add the capers, anchovies, garlic, prawns and walnuts. Toss to warm through
    2 tbls capers, 5 anchovy fillets, 2 garlic cloves, 6 pre-cooked prawns chopped, Handful of walnuts chopped
  • Add the cooked pasta and continue tossing to coat evenly.
  • When ready to serve heat through, add the brandy and set alight to burn off alcohol
    2 tbls brandy
  • Stir through the cream, pasta water add the basil leaves and grated Parmesan
    3 tbls sour cream, 6-8 basil leaves, Parmesan grated, Black pepper, Chilli, A few tbls of reserved pasta water
  • Serve as a side to Braaied line fish

Notes

This is a great pasta to serve with grilled or braai'ed fish, leave out the prawns