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Prawn and Spinach Pasta
Prawn and Spinach Pasta (Shrimp) with a chilly kick and a touch of parmesan, a quick dish that is ready in under 20 minutes, ideal for a midweek dinner when time is ever so precious. Flavourful and colourful, this homemade pasta recipe is simple, but absolutely delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- ¼ packet Spaghetti (125 g)
- 200 g king prawns (shimp) (1 cup)
- ½ red chilli
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 2 tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- A pinch of pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Drain the water, and set aside.
- Heat up the oil, add the peeled and chopped garlic and chopped chilli pepper.
- Fry for 30 seconds so that the garlic can release its flavour, then add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they change their colour to pink.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and spinach, and leave to cook for a further 1 minute so the spinach can wilt.
- Mix in the spaghetti, season with pepper .
- Sprinkle some parsmesan cheese and remove from the heat.
- Serve hot!
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Notes
- If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
- The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
216mg
(9%)
Potassium
706mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2582IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2582IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.