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Quick & Easy

Prawn spaghetti

This healthy prawn spaghetti recipe is given a bit of a spicy kick with the addition of chilli flakes.

Ingredients:

  • 125g/4�oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 150g/5�oz broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 100g/3�oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 150g/5�oz large frozen prawns, completely thawed and drained
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • � tsp dried chilli flakes, to taste
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • lemon wedges, for squeezing (optional)

Directions:

  • Half-fill a large, non-stick saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water, return to the boil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli to the pan and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli. Return to the pan and add the tomatoes, prawns, oil, chilli flakes and season well. Cook for 2�3 minutes, tossing with two wooden spoons until the spaghetti is evenly coated with the spices from the pan and the prawns and tomatoes are hot.
  • Squeeze over a little lemon juice, if using, and serve immediately.