Prawn, chilli & tomato linguine
8
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
The flavour of the prawns really shines through in this pasta dish, with the chilli adding a hint of heat.
Ingredients
White pasta, dry
250 g, linguine
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Chilli, green or red
1 individual, deseeded (optional) and finely chopped
Cherry Tomatoes
335 g, halved
King Prawns, Cooked
350 g
Lemon
1 medium, juice and zest of
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon(s), extra virgin
Parsley, fresh
1 tablespoon(s), finely chopped
Instructions
1
Put the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water. Bring back to the boil and simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the linguine is al dente. Drain, reserving a little of the pasta cooking water.
2
Meanwhile, mist a large pan with cooking spray, add the garlic and chilli and cook over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to break down. Gently stir in the prawns, lemon juice and olive oil until combined.
3
Add a couple of tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to the sauce, then add the cooked linguine, tossing everything together until well combined.
4
Divide between bowls and serve garnished with the lemon zest and parsley.
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