Description
Learn how to make delicious Spaghetti Prawns in Tomato Sauce with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- Beef spaghetti, 12 ounces (340 grams)
- Shrimp, 1 pound (450 grams)
- Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters)
- Garlic, 3 cloves, minced
- Onion, 1 small, chopped
- Tomatoes, 4 large, chopped
- Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons (30 grams)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
- Fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup (10 grams), chopped
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (15 grams), chopped
- Water, 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the prawns to the tomato sauce.
- Cook until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
- Stir in chopped basil and parsley.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.
Notes
- Consider combining beef and shrimp for a unique surf and turf twist.
- Enhance the tomato sauce by adding a splash of for a deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick before serving.
