Prawn and tomato pasta

Because we’ve always got tomatoes in the fridge (I’m a tomato junkie) and usually have 1 or more packets of cooked prawns in the freezer (our local branch of Sainsbury often does 1/2 price specials), I’d go so far as to say this is a store cupboard standby recipe. Anyway, I cooked this last night, it took less than 15 minutes from start to finish and I’ll definitely be doing it again. Deeelishus.

Ingredients [serves 4]

• 400g (14oz) long pasta (I used linguini)
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 2 x 250g tubs cherry tomatoes, halves [I’d use any tomatoes in the fridge]
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 300g (11oz) cooked prawns
• 1 tsp chilli flakes

Preparation

1. Heat a pan of boiling water and cook pasta according to packet instructions.
2. In a frying pan, heat the oil and cook the tomatoes and garlic for 5 minutes over a low heat.
3. Add prawns and season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and chilli flakes the cook for 3-5 minutes until prawns are heated through.
4. Drain pasta and return to pan. Stir in sauce, serve immediately with hot crusty bread.

[Source: Prima magazine]

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