Boil penne with a little salt.

Marinade prawn with salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Then fry and keep aside.

Blend basil, fresh cream, garlic clove, black peppercorn and parmesan cheese to a smooth green paste. Your pesto sauce is ready.

Heat oil. Add whole black peppercorn. When it starts spluttering, add the pesto. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add fried prawns. Continue cooking for another couple of minutes.

Add the pasta. Mix well. Add crushed black pepper and chilli flakes from the top. Serve hot!