Pasta is always a great go-to mid-week meal because it is quick to make and universally loved. This Chilli Prawn Linguine will only take 30 minutes to prepare and it tastes fantastic. The beauty of this dish is that you can increase the amount of chilli that you use if you like things a bit spicier, or reduce it if you prefer a more mild flavour.

Cook Time: 30 Minutes |  Serves: 4

Ingredients

400 g linguine
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
½ small red chilli, seeds removed
6 medium tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
700 g fresh prawns, peeled (leave tails intact) and deveined
Large handful of rocket and lime wedges to serve

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook linguine following the packet directions, until it is al dente. Drain, keeping ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute then add fresh prawns. Cook for a further 2 minutes and add tomatoes and cooking liquid then season with salt and pepper.
3. Add linguine and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes or until the linguine is well coated.
4. Serve immediately topped with rocket and lime wedges on the side.