Spicy Prawn Pasta Recipe

• Serves 4
• 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
• 657 calories / serving

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped (deseeded if you like)
• 2-3 tsp harissa seasoning, to taste
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 350g spaghetti
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 250g frozen prawns
• 1 lemon, zested and ½ juiced
• Pinch of caster sugar (optional)
• 100g reduced-fat salad cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onions for 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
2. Fry for 1 minute after adding the garlic, chili, and 2 tsp harissa, then add the tomatoes, washing each tin with 100ml water and putting it to the pan.
3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 4 minutes.
5. Drain and set aside 100ml of the cooking water.
6. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the prawns have defrosted, stirring in the lemon zest and a squeeze of juice.
7. Season to taste, and if desired, add a sprinkle of sugar to balance the flavors, as well as another 1 tsp harissa.
8. Add the pasta and broccoli, as well as the majority of the cheese, to the sauce.
9. Toss well, adding a splash of the conserved pasta water if necessary to loosen.
10. To serve, top with the remaining cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper.