Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Prawns and Bronte Pistachios: Sicily’s Sea and Soil in a Dish
Savour the taste of Sicily with this delightful pasta featuring sweet Mazara prawns and aromatic Bronte pistachios — a perfect harmony of sea and land.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400g long pasta (busiate or tagliatelle)
- ✓ 600g fresh prawns
- ✓ 50g crushed Bronte pistachios
- ✓ 1 clove garlic
- ✓ a handful of fresh basil
- ✓ 8 Pachino cherry tomatoes
- ✓ half a glass extra virgin olive oil for the pesto
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil for cooking
- ✓ half a glass dry white wine
- ✓ salt, to taste
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you want to bring the true flavours of Sicily to your table, try this pasta with prawns and Bronte pistachios. The sweetness of fresh Mazara del Vallo prawns combines beautifully with the crunch and fragrance of pistachios from Bronte, creating an irresistible marriage of coast and countryside.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Peel the prawns, removing heads, shells and veins, but keep the heads and shells for the stock.
- 2
Gently fry a garlic clove in a splash of olive oil, add the prawn heads and shells and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and simmer gently for another 10 minutes. Strain and set the stock aside.
- 3
In a pan, toss the peeled prawns for a couple of minutes, then add quartered cherry tomatoes and a little of the prawn stock. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Whizz together olive oil, basil and pistachios to make a smooth, fragrant pesto.
- 5
Cook the pasta in plentiful salted water and drain it al dente. Add it to the pan with the prawns and tomatoes, along with a few spoonfuls of pasta water and the pistachio pesto.
- 6
Toss everything together for a few seconds to blend the flavours, then season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Serve the pasta steaming hot, scattered with extra crushed pistachios and fresh basil leaves.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bolder kick, try adding a touch of finely grated lemon zest or a handful of toasted almonds. If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in a spoonful of double cream towards the end.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of olive oil before serving.
- • Avoid freezing as it can affect the texture of the prawns.
- • You can prepare the pistachio pesto ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- • Drizzle a little raw olive oil over the pasta before serving to brighten up the flavours.
🍷 Pairing
This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of Etna Bianco Superiore — a fresh, mineral white wine that perfectly complements the seafood and nutty pistachios.
Why not bring a touch of Sicilian sunshine into your home with this charming pasta? The combination of sweet prawns and crunchy pistachios is utterly delicious and sure to impress anyone you share it with. It's a wonderful dish for a relaxed family dinner or a special occasion — do give it a go and spread the joy around your table!
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