Spicy Prawn and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti

Name: Spicy Prawn and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 400 g of peeled raw king prawns, defrosted, if frozen; 800 g of cherry tomatoes; 1 large pinch of crushed chillies; 2 tbsp of chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 100 ml of dry white wine; 400 g of spaghetti

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

You’ll find variations of this Spicy Prawn and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti dish on trattoria menus throughout the coast of Italy. And best of all? This bold-flavoured pasta dish can be prepared and on your dining table in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a speedy midweek meal. You could try squid or mussels instead of prawns, but for a true seafood feast, use a combination of all three. Italians always serve pasta with the sauce already stirred through – do this over the heat with some reserved starchy pasta water to encourage your sauce to coat the pasta. Buon appetito!Looking for other pasta recipes? We've got you covered.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:06:03 GMT