Spicy prawn pasta

SERVES 4

PER SERVING

270 CALORIES

1.6G FAT

PREPARATION TIME 10 MINUTES

COOKING TIME 20 MINUTES

225g (dry weight) pasta shapes

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

225g cooked peeled prawns

1 × 400g can chopped tomatoes

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander to garnish

1 Cook the pasta shapes in boiling salted water.

2 Meanwhile heat a non-stick frying pan, and dry-fry the red onion for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes more.

3 Add the tomatoes and chilli, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the prawns and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Continue to cook for 3–4 minutes more, making sure the prawns are heated through.

4 Drain the pasta and pour into a serving dish. Spoon the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with chopped coriander.


TIP For variations on this pasta dish, try substituting chicken or roasted vegetables for the prawns


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