Hey presto! This speedy Creamy Garlic Prawn Spaghetti is ready in under 25 minutes. Packed with juicy king prawns, spinach and peas, this quick and creamy pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Courgette
180 grams
Spaghetti
300 grams
King Prawns
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
120 grams
Peas
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
1 pinch
Chilli Flakes
100 milliliter(s)
Reserved Pasta Water
a) Boil a full kettle for the spaghetti.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Trim the courgette and slice into 1cm thick rounds.
a) When boiling, add the spaghetti to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins
b) When the pasta is cooked, reserve some cooking water (see pantry for amount), then drain in a colander and pop back in the pan.
c) Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it from sticking together.
a) When the pasta has 2-3 mins left, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Drain the prawns.
b) Once hot, add the courgette and fry until browned and softened, 5-6 mins.
c) Halfway through cooking, add the prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw prawns.
c) Stir in the garlic in the final min of cooking and fry until fragrant.
a) Once fragrant, add the reserved pasta water (see pantry for amount) and veg stock paste to the prawns.
b) Stir and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
a) Stir in the creme fraiche, cooked pasta, peas and hard Italian style cheese until combined.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little dry.
c) Stir through half of the chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder).
a) Serve the pasta in bowls.
b) Finish with a sprinkle of the remaining chilli flakes.
Enjoy!
Step 3 MOD: If you’re doubling up on king prawns, cook the recipe in the same way.