Creamy Prawn Pasta

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare ingredients: dice onion finely, slice garlic thinly, wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice to medium thickness, cut beef pepperoni into small pieces, peel and devein prawns.
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2. 2
   Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt, cook spaghetti about 1–2 minutes less than package directions to maintain al dente texture, drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
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3. 3
   Heat oil in a wok or large pan, stir-fry prawns separately until half-cooked, remove and set aside to prevent overcooking later.
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4. 4
   In the same pan, stir-fry onion until soft, add butter for aroma and richness.
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5. 5
   Add garlic slices and stir-fry until slightly golden and fragrant.
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6. 6
   Add beef pepperoni and stir-fry until edges are slightly crispy, then quickly stir-fry mushrooms until wilted.
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7. 7
   Pour in Anchor Cream Alternative, add cheddar cheese slice, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency, stir in chicken stock cube for flavour, season with salt as needed.
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8. 8
   Add the reserved cooked prawns and drained spaghetti, toss gently to combine.
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9. 9
   Season with black pepper powder to balance flavours, garnish with fresh parsley for visual appeal and aroma.
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