Prawn and Tomato Linguine with Charred Courgettes

This delicious Prawn and Tomato Linguine has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.

Step 2

b) Trim the courgette, then slice into thick 1cm rounds. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

Step 3

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Grate the cheese.

Step 4

2 a) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).

Step 5

b) When hot, add the courgette and cook until starting to char, 2-3 mins each side.

Step 6

c) Transfer to a clean chopping board or plate and allow to cool.

Step 7

3 a) When your pan of water is boiling, add the linguine and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Step 8

b) Once cooked, drain in a colander.

Step 9

c) Pop back into the pan, drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Step 10

4 a) Meanwhile, put the (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Step 11

b) When hot, add the garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes (use less if you don't like heat - you can add more later if you'd like) and cook, stirring, for 1 min.

Step 12

c) Stir in the tomato passata, sun-dried tomato paste, water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) and vegetable stock paste. Bring to the boil and simmer until thickened, 4-5 mins.

Step 13

5 a) Once thickened, stir the prawns into the tomato sauce and cook for 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Step 14

b) Meanwhile, roughly chop the charred courgette rounds.

Step 15

c) In a small bowl, mix together the chopped courgette, spring onion and a pinch of chilli flakes (use less if you don't like heat).

Step 16

6 a) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with the cheese and half the chopped courgette mix.

Step 17

b) Mix well to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash more water if it's a bit dry.

Step 18

c) Share the prawn linguine between your bowls, then spoon over the remaining chopped courgette mix to finish.

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