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Prawn and Spinach Pasta

Prawn and Spinach Pasta (Shrimp) with a chilly kick and a touch of parmesan, a quick dish that is ready in under 20 minutes, ideal for a midweek dinner when time is ever so precious. Flavourful and colourful, this homemade pasta recipe is simple, but absolutely delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • ¼ packet spaghetti (125 g)
  • 200 g king prawns (shimp) (1 cup)
  • ½ red chilli
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • a pinch of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  • Drain the water, and set aside.
  • Heat up the oil, add the peeled and chopped garlic and chopped chilli pepper.
  • Fry for 30 seconds so that the garlic can release its flavour, then add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they change their colour to pink.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and spinach, and leave to cook for a further 1 minute so the spinach can wilt.
  • Mix in the spaghetti, season with pepper .
  • Sprinkle some parsmesan cheese and remove from the heat.
  • Serve hot!

Notes

  • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2582IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg