Garlic Chilli Prawn Linguine
Fast, fragrant pasta with juicy prawns, garlic, fresh chilli and lemon, finished with parsley.
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the linguine in plenty of unsalted boiling water for 10 minutes, until just tender. Save a mugful of the cooking water and drain.
10 min - 2
While it cooks, warm the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook gently for 1 minute until fragrant, not brown.
1 min - 3
Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes, turning, until pink all over.
3 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to collapse.
2 min - 5
Toss in the pasta with the lemon zest, juice, pepper and a splash of the cooking water. Fold through the parsley and rocket and serve at once.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.