Spaghetti with chilli, garlic and tiger prawns
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 2-3
From Ready Steady Cook
This low fat pasta recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Method
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Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes or according to packet instructions, until al dente, then drain.
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Gently heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and leave to infuse with the oil for a few minutes over a low heat. Turn up the heat and add the prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the heat.
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Add the spinach, pasta, basil and lemon juice. Toss together, spoon onto 2-3 plates and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 250g/9oz fresh or dried spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 4 raw tiger prawns, shells removed and de-veined
- handful fresh spinach
- small bunch fresh basil, chopped
- ½ lemon, juice only
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