This chilli prawn linguine is packed with garlic, tomatoes and basil. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of crumbled feta for a hint of saltiness.
Today I'm serving up a big bowl of prawn pasta and I am very happy about it 🍝 🦐
What I love about this recipe is that prawn pasta is a no brainer of deliciousness but the addition of spiciness from the chilli flakes and the salty feta sprinkled on top makes it a really tasty meal that's a bit different from your normal weeknight dinner.
I love the combination of prawns, pasta and tomato. It's super summery (because it was 23°C today and I'm pretending that autumn isn't about to happen) and really fresh.
There's also a satisfying kick from the chilli flakes and smoked paprika which works perfectly with the feta. Oh the whole thing is just completely delicious and tasty!
Why we love this recipe...
It's so quick and easy to make with just a few simple steps to follow until you've got an amazing bowl of pasta in front of you!
This recipe is packed with flavour thanks to the chilli, fresh tomato and sprinkling of feta at the end.
You can easily adjust the quantities according to your preferences. If you don't like it too spicy then reduce the amount of chilli flakes.
If you want to make this with a different protein then it would work great with salmon or even chicken.
You can add extra veggies to this recipe to up the green content. Spinach or broccoli would both be delicious!
Ingredients
This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Linguine: I love long pasta for this recipe, spaghetti would also work.
Prawns: Get fresh raw prawns for this and cook them just before serving.
Butter: I use a hearty amount of butter in the recipe to help cook the prawns and make the sauce extra silky.
Spices: Dried chilli flakes and smoked paprika go into this recipe to make it extra flavourful.
Fresh Tomatoes: I add a some fresh chopped tomatoes to this recipe not long before serving for an extra burst of freshness.
Feta: This is crumbled through the pasta just before serving which adds a lovely saltiness.
Basil: What's pasta without basil? You could also use fresh parsley if you prefer.
Cup of Pasta Water: The starch in the water helps to make the sauce cling to the pasta.
Salt and Fresh Black Pepper
How to make it
Fry the garlic: Heat the olive oil and cook the garlic for a few minutes then remove from the heat. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Reserve some of the cooking water before draining the pasta.
Cook the prawns: Once the pasta is cooked return the garlic to the heat. Add the prawns, butter, chilli flakes, smoked paprika and tomatoes. Cook until the prawns just turn pink, avoid cooking them too long so that they don't turn rubbery.
Finish and serve: Add the pasta to the prawns with the lemon zest and reserved pasta cooking water. Toss and add the basil and feta. Serve.
Variations
If you like more of a creamy sauce then try adding a drizzle of fresh cream to the pasta along with the reserved pasta water.
I love this pasta topped with crumbled feta but you could also use freshly grated parmesan.
FAQs
Yes, frozen prawns will work, just make sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry before starting to cook.
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- Smoked Salmon Pasta with Asparagus
- Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato
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Recipe
Prawn Linguine with Tomatoes & Feta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic sliced
- 200 g Linguine
- 200 g Raw Prawns peeled and deveined
- 20 g Butter
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoon Chilli Flakes
- Pinch Smoked Paprika
- 4 medium Tomatoes chopped
- 150 g Feta crumbled
- Bunch of Basil torn
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a frying pan and add the garlic slices. Cook for a few minutes until they're softened then remove from the heat.
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Keep a mugful of pasta water before draining.
- Put the garlic and oil back on the heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted add the chilli flakes, smoked paprika, tomatoes and prawns. Cook the prawns for a couple of minutes until pink and opaque. The tomatoes will have softened but won't have fallen apart.
- Add the pasta to the prawns followed by the lemon zest, pasta cooking liquid and plenty of salt and pepper. Toss everything together well with tongs then add the feta and basil and toss again.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and more feta if desired.
Notes
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Angel says
An absolutely stunning meal. Thank you
Lesa says
You got me at prawns , one of my favourite foods. This recipe looks amazing I have to try it.
Shelley Fulton says
Absolutely gorgeous and so much great flavor - this one's a showstopper! Easy enough for weeknight dinners, but impressive enough for company, too! I love prawns and pasta together, and even better with the vibrant summer flavors of basil and fresh tomatoes!
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
This is such a delicious dish. Love every single ingredient in it. Everything goes perfectly well 🙂
Sue says
I love how this is so easy but so satisfying. A wonderful and tasty bowl of pasta. I think I'm obsessed!
Katherine says
This is the perfect end of summer dish, to cling onto the final days before fall! Awesome flavors all in one great dish.