Quick Creamy Prawn Rigatoni
with Lemon Zest
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Celery
- Crustaceans
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
This Quick Creamy Prawn Rigatoni is bursting full of flavours and makes the perfect dinner night option from HelloFresh. Cook up a fresh start!
Ingredients
180
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1
Courgette
(May contain traces of: Celery)
½
Lemon
1
Garlic Clove
150
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
150
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
b) When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta cooks, trim the courgette, then halve lengthways. Slice into 1cm thick pieces.
b) Zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount).
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the courgette and cook until starting to brown, 3-4 mins on each side.
c) Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 min more.
a) Once the courgettes are browned, lower the heat and add the creme fraiche, veg stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan.
b) Stir together and season with salt and pepper.
c) Bring to a simmer, then cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, 3-4 mins.
a) Once thickened, bring the sauce to the boil. Stir in the prawns and cook for another 5-6 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) Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
a) When ready, mix the cooked pasta into the sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper.
c) Serve your creamy prawn pasta in bowls with a sprinkle of the lemon zest.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the fresh, lemony taste; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra seasoning or chilli for more depth.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and simple this dish was to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra vegetables like peas or broccoli; some recommend including Parmesan cheese for added flavour.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned wanting more prawns; others found the portion sizes generous and filling.
- Texture: Some found the sauce too thin; try reducing the water or simmering longer for a thicker consistency.
