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Prawn and Tomato Spaghetti

Prawn and Tomato Spaghetti

with Charred Courgettes
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
540 kcal
Protein
32g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • Crustaceans
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Spring Onion

2

Garlic Clove

30

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

180

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1

Chilli Flakes

1

Tomato Passata

25

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

150

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

75

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)540 kcal
Energy (kJ)2259 kJ
Fat10 g
of which saturates4 g
Carbohydrate78 g
of which sugars10 g
Protein32 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Grater
Medium Saucepan
Knife
Grill Pan
Colander
Bowl

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.
b) Trim the courgette, then slice into rounds about 1cm thick. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Grate the cheese.

Char the Courgette
2

a) Heat a large frying pan on a high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the courgette and cook on each side until starting to char, 2-3 mins each side.
c) Transfer to a clean chopping board or plate and allow to cool.

Cook the Pasta
3

a) When your pan of water is boiling, add the spaghetti and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander.
c) Pop back into the pan, drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Make the Tomato Sauce
4

a) Meanwhile, return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
b) When hot, add the garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes (use less if you don't like heat - you can always add more later if you want) and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
c) Add the tomato passata, sun-dried tomato paste, water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) and vegetable stock paste.
d) Bring to the boil and simmer until thickened, 4-5 mins.

Final Touches
5

a) Once thickened, add the prawns to the tomato sauce, then stir together and simmer until cooked, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
b) Meanwhile, roughly chop the charred courgette rounds and add to a small bowl with the spring onion and another pinch of chilli flakes (use less if you don't like heat).

Time to Serve
6

a) Add the cooked pasta to the pan of tomato sauce along with the cheese and half the courgette mixture. Mix well to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash more water if it's a bit dry.
b) Share the prawn and tomato spaghetti between your bowls, then spoon over the remaining charred courgette. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, praising the tasty sauce and high-quality prawns. Some found it a bit bland and suggested adding fresh herbs or more seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though charring the courgettes took extra time. Consider sautéing courgettes in the pan instead of roasting for a faster meal.
  • Suggestions: Add fresh herbs to boost flavour. Consider including spinach or broccoli for more greens, and try fresh chilli instead of dried flakes.
  • Portions: Opinions varied; some found it filling with generous portions, while others felt it was a bit small for a main course.
  • Next-day meals: Several reviewers mentioned having leftovers, suggesting the recipe makes enough for additional servings or lunch the next day.
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