Spicy Prawn & Tomato Pasta

Spicy Prawn & Tomato Pasta

This Spicy Prawn & Tomato Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen. Juicy prawns are tossed in a garlicky cherry tomato sauce with a bold hit of Marion’s Crispy Chilli Oil for just the right amount of heat. Finished with butter, parmesan, and fresh basil, every bite is creamy, spicy, and full of flavour.

It’s a quick pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough to serve when you’ve got friends over.

INGREDIENTS

300g pasta of your choice
400g prawns, peeled and deveined
600g cherry tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
50g butter
2 tbsp paprika
40g grated parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
3 tbsp Marion’s Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil
Fresh basil leaves, to serve
Chilli flakes, to serve (optional)
Olive oil, for stir-frying
Salt, to taste

METHOD

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and become soft and saucy.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, removing it about 2 minutes before al dente. Drain and set aside.

To the pan with the tomato sauce, add the prawns, Marion’s Crispy Chilli Oil, and paprika. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes or until the prawns are just cooked through.

Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss everything together. Remove from the heat, then stir in the butter, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil until glossy and well coated.

Serve immediately with extra parmesan, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes if you like a little more heat.