Name: Chilli prawn and broccoli spaghetti recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g (12oz) spaghetti; 225g (8oz) tender stem broccoli; 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil; 5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes or chilli purée; 350g (12oz) cooked tiger prawns

By GoodtoKnow

published 2 July 2019

in Recipes

Chilli, prawn and broccoli spaghetti is the perfect quick mid-week pasta dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour for speed. Not only is it quick to make, you can cheaply pick up all the ingredients on your way home or they'll be at the back of your cupboards. A pinch of chilli flakes gives this prawn pasta dish an extra kick. We also love the addition of broccoli - it means you eat less carby pasta. To make it even cheaper use frozen prawns rather than fresh.

Ingredients

350g (12oz) spaghetti
225g (8oz) tender stem broccoli
15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes or chilli purée
350g (12oz) cooked tiger prawns

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Method

Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water for 8-10 mins or according to the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, finely chop the stems of the broccoli. Place the chopped stems and florets in a steamer or metal colander and steam over the boiling spaghetti for 3-4 mins or until just tender.
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan and fry the chilli flakes or purée for 1 min.
Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan with the steamed broccoli. Toss well to mix. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Top Tip for making Chilli prawn and broccoli spaghetti

Top tip: Use a large pan with plenty of water for your spaghetti, as the pasta needs room to move as it cooks.

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