Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni Blue Pasta with Prawns
Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni Blue Pasta with Prawns
1 hours total
This colorful pasta recipe uses red cabbage to flavor and color this blue pasta sauce. When steeped in water, the red cabbage acts as a dye and imparts a beautiful cerulean blue color to this unique sauce.
Ingredients
Serves 7
1 | Box Barilla® Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni pasta |
½ | Red cabbage, finely sliced |
12 | Ounces king prawns, peeled and deveined (or 21- 25 prawns) |
1 | Clove garlic, peeled |
2 | Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
1 | Lemon, zested |
1 | Red chili, sliced |
½ | Teaspoon baking soda |
To taste | Salt and fresh cracked black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Heat a large, skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic. Cook for a few minutes until garlic is starting to brown.
Step 2
Add red cabbage and season with a pinch of salt; stir. Add 1 cup water. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water.
Step 4
Remove lid from the skillet and add baking soda and a ladle of pasta cooking water if needed. Stir and it will start to turn blue. Return lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cabbage is soft.
Step 5
Remove skillet from heat and cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender. Add a splash of pasta water if needed. Blitz until smooth.
Step 6
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes until starting to turn pink/cooked. Set aside on a plate.
Step 7
Add drained pasta to the skillet along with the blue sauce and a splash more pasta cooking water if needed. Stir until combined.
Step 8
Plate blue pasta and top with prawns, sliced red chili and lemon zest.
Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta
Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni pasta is made with the highest quality durum wheat.
- Shape Mezzi Rigatoni
- Cook time 15–16 mins
- Pack size 14.1 oz
- Range Al Bronzo Pasta