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Smoky Spiced King Prawn Spaghetti

with Asparagus, Peas and Italian Style Cheese
4.0(451)
Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
586 kcal
Protein
33.2g protein
Total
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Crustaceans
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

100 grams

Asparagus

180 grams

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 sachet(s)

Smoky Base Paste

120 grams

Peas

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

10 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)2453 kJ
Energy (kcal)586 kcal
Fat10.9 g
of which saturates5 g
Carbohydrate86.2 g
of which sugars15.2 g
Dietary Fibre9.1 g
Protein33.2 g
Salt4.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1
  • Boil a full kettle. Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Trim the asparagus and cut into thirds.
  • Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the spaghetti, 8 mins. 
  • Add the asparagus to the spaghetti in the last 2-3 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain and return to the pan. Drizzle over some olive oil. 
2
  • While the pasta cooks, drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns.
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, fry the prawns, 2-3 mins.
  • Add the garlic. Fry, another 30 secs. 
3
  • Stir in the passata, Central American style spice mix, veg stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry).
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook so the prawns are opaque in the middle.
  • Stir in the smoky base paste, peas and butter (see pantry). Cook, 2-3 mins. 
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. 
4
  • Toss the spaghetti and asparagus in the sauce. Add a splash more water if needed.
  • Share between your serving bowls.

Enjoy! 

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