Description
A quick, creamy, and flavourful prawn pasta made with garlic and herb soft cheese, lemon, and tender courgettes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect speedy weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet effortless.
Ingredients
250 g (9 oz) Dried spaghetti
1 tsp Oil
2 Courgettes, chopped
3 tsp Garlic
360 g (13 oz) Frozen king prawns
150 g (5 oz) Frozen peas
350 g (12 oz) Garlic and herb soft cheese
1 Lemon, juice and zest
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the courgettes and garlic and fry for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the frozen king prawns and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the frozen peas to the boiling pasta water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Drain the pasta and peas, then add them to the pan with the prawns and courgettes.
- Stir in the garlic and herb soft cheese, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well until the cheese melts and coats the pasta evenly. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra lemon zest or a sprinkle of chilli flakes if desired.
Notes
Use linguine, penne, or fusilli instead of spaghetti if preferred.
Add chilli flakes for a spicy kick.
Stir in spinach, cherry tomatoes, or roasted peppers for extra vegetables.
Make it vegetarian by replacing prawns with tofu, chickpeas, or extra veggies.
For extra richness, top with grated parmesan before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or milk.
Not suitable for freezing as the sauce may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
