Speedy prawn, tomato & garlic spaghetti
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to weeknight dinner when I need something delicious but don't have much time. Succulent king prawns paired with sweet tomatoes and fragrant garlic come together in just 20 minutes from start to finish. The best part? You need hardly any ingredients and minimal effort. Prawns are packed with protein and selenium, which is brilliant for keeping you feeling satisfied and energized. Fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon brighten everything up beautifully, making this simple pasta feel like something special. Perfect for those evenings when you want restaurant quality food without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 180 gramsspaghetti
- 200 gramswaitrose & partners no.1 red choice tomatoes
- ½garlic clove(finely grated)
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsplemon(juice)
- 1 pinch/essalt
- 220 gramswaitrose & partners cooked extra large king prawns
- 1basil leaves(shredded)
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water according to pack instructions.
- 2
Meanwhile, use a coarse grater to grate the tomatoes into a mixing bowl (discarding any leftover skin). Stir in the finely grated garlic, oil, lemon juice and pinch of salt. Finally, stir in the prawns.
- 3
As soon as the pasta is ready, drain and tip into the mixing bowl, tossing it for a minute or so to soak up the sauce. Toss through the basil and serve immediately.
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