Sig's Puy Lentils and Prawns over Tagliatelle

• 250 grams fresh or ready cooked prawns
• 150 grams Puy, brown, green or black, ready cooked (canned) lentils
• 1 medium white onion or two shallots
• 3 clove smoked garlic
• 3 tbsp creme fraiche
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried chervil or parsley
• 1 tsp knorr aromat (all purpose seasoning )
• 200 grams fresh tagliatelle or equivalent of other pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil

1. First peel the onion and garlic , chop very finely and saute in one and a half tablespoon of the oil, until glazed and not browned .
2. Rinse the lentils under water until they run clear , drain thoroughly.
3. Season with the spices and the all purpose seasoning, add about 4 tablespoons of water
4. In the meantime if using fresh prawns cook them gently in very little oil( the other half of tablespoon that is left, from both sides , until they are pink all the way through, set aside
5. Boil pasta according to instructions , and drain thoroughly when cooked al dente (not to soft and not to hard)
6. Add the lentils and the creme fraiche to the onions and garlic .Cook gently until thick and creamy.
7. Assemble the pasta on plates add the lentils and top with the prawns .
8. Or mix the prawns with the lentils , enjoy.

prawns, puy, white onion, clove smoked garlic, creme fraiche, cumin seeds, cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chervil, knorr aromat, tagliatelle, olive oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/343402-sigs-puy-lentils-and-prawns-over-tagliatelle (may not work)