Spicy garlic prawn pasta

This mouth-watering pasta dish comes with a bit of a kick – and it’s one you won’t forget in a hurry. With the addition of chilli flakes, the classic and delicious combination of prawns and garlic is taken to the next level.

It’s absolutely perfect for a warmer evening meal with family and friends as it’s incredibly easy to whip up in under 30 minutes and has just a handful of ingredients. Serve this up with a slice of crusty bread to soak everything up and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 200g dried angel hair pasta
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 400g green prawns, peeled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Method

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling, salted water following packet directions until tender. Drain. Cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chilli and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add prawns. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until prawns turn pink and are almost cooked through.
3. Add pasta, lemon juice and parsley to pan. Cook, tossing, for 1 minute or until combined and prawns are cooked through. Serve drizzled with oil.