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  • Chilli Prawn And Basil Pasta

    Easy
    20 minutes
    4
    Amount Per Serving: Calories 333; Fat 10.4g; Carbs 79.7g; Sugars 7.2g; Fibre 5.5g; Protein 33.1g; Sodium 0.7g
    It only takes 25 minutes to make a hearty pasta dish. All of these ingredients taste great together: olive oil, basil, prawns and chilli flakes.
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    Ingredients

    • 1kg raw peeled king prawns
    • 375g linguine
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
    • 400g can cherry tomatoes in tomato juice
    • 1/2 cup chicken liquid stock
    • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
    • 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
    • Fresh basil leaves, to serve

    Method

    • Marinate the prawns in half of the oil, a chopped garlic clove and chilli flakes for 30 minutes.

    • Add linguine, cherry tomatoes and liquid stock to a large saucepan of boiling salted water and cook following packet directions, until al dente.

    • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

    • Add onion, then prawns and garlic; cook stirring until prawns are just pink. Add chilli and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

    • Stir in sugar to taste and basil leaves.

    • Add pasta to the sauce and toss gently until heated through.

    • Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves to serve.

    • Serving Suggestions: Serve with a green salad and warm Italian bread.

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