Easy Prawn Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g Spaghetti or linguine
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes
• 1 x 400g tin Chopped tomatoes
• 100ml Cream
• 400g Raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Parsley or basil, chopped
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Large frying pan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Save a mug of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and chilli flakes for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and simmer for 6 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cream and season.

4. 4

   Add the prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and curled. Do not overcook.

5. 5

   Toss through the pasta with a splash of pasta water to loosen. Top with the herbs.