Spicy Spaghetti Gamberi

Ingredients

• 500 g dried pasta of choice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic
• 700 g large prawns (shell on & deveined)
• 500 g or 3 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 cup reserved pasta water
• 2-4 fresh red chillies (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 cup parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, cook pasta according to the instructions on the packaging till al dente, drain (reserve pasta water) & set aside.

3. 3

   While boiling the pasta, heat a large pan on medium high & add oil.

4. 4

   Add prawns, cook for 2 mins until they turn opaque & shells turn pink, remove & set aside.

5. 5

   To the same oil used earlier, add garlic & saute till fragrant.

6. 6

   Add chillies, saute for 1 min then add tomatoes.

7. 7

   Cook tomatoes for 2 mins until they start to break down slightly, then add prawns, salt, pepper & chilli flakes (if using) & toss for 1 min.

8. 8

   Add pasta, reserved pasta water & parsley, toss till well combined, taste to adjust seasoning & remove from heat.

9. 9

   Transfer pasta into serving plates, sprinkle more chopped parsley & chilli flakes (optional) & serve immediately.