This easy and vibrant Jamie Oliver Prawn and Courgette Pasta is a quick, nutritious meal packed with fresh flavors. With tender prawns, crisp courgettes, and a hint of chilli, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. You can easily swap ingredients like herbs or cheese to suit your taste!
Ingredients Needed
- 2 yellow courgettes
- 3 green courgettes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 fresh red chillies
- 1 bunch of fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley
- 500g (17.6 oz) dried spaghetti
- 1 large knob of unsalted butter
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 600g (1.3 lbs) raw peeled prawns
- ½ a lemon
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
How To Make Prawn And Courgette Pasta
- Prepare the courgettes: Halve the courgettes lengthways, then finely slice at an angle.
- Prepare the garlic and chillies: Peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed and finely slice the chillies.
- Chop the herbs: Pick and roughly chop the dill or parsley.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Cook the courgettes: Melt the butter with a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the courgettes and cook until slightly browned.
- Add garlic, chillies, and prawns: Add the garlic, chillies, and prawns to the pan, cooking until the prawns are cooked through. Take off the heat and squeeze over the lemon juice.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the frying pan and toss with the courgettes and prawns. If it looks dry, add some of the reserved cooking liquid. Stir in the dill or parsley.
- Season and serve: Season to taste and serve immediately, with a grating of Parmesan, if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the courgettes: Cook them just until slightly browned for the best texture and flavor. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Reserve pasta water: Always save a little pasta cooking water before draining. It helps loosen the sauce and creates a smoother texture when tossed with the pasta.
- Use fresh prawns: Fresh prawns taste much better than frozen ones. If you have to use frozen, make sure to defrost them fully.
- Add cheese at the end: If using Parmesan, grate it fresh and add it after serving to maintain its flavor and texture.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover pasta cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Heat the pasta in a frying pan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or oil to help loosen the pasta and prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 467g)
- Calories: 277
- Total Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Total Carbohydrate: 22.9g
- Sugars: 2.8g
- Protein: 28.5g
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Jamie Oliver Prawn And Courgette Pasta
Description
This easy and vibrant Jamie Oliver Prawn and Courgette Pasta is a quick, nutritious meal packed with fresh flavors. With tender prawns, crisp courgettes, and a hint of chilli, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. You can easily swap ingredients like herbs or cheese to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the courgettes: Halve the courgettes lengthways, then finely slice at an angle.
- Prepare the garlic and chillies: Peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed and finely slice the chillies.
- Chop the herbs: Pick and roughly chop the dill or parsley.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Cook the courgettes: Melt the butter with a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the courgettes and cook until slightly browned.
- Add garlic, chillies, and prawns: Add the garlic, chillies, and prawns to the pan, cooking until the prawns are cooked through. Take off the heat and squeeze over the lemon juice.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the frying pan and toss with the courgettes and prawns. If it looks dry, add some of the reserved cooking liquid. Stir in the dill or parsley.
- Season and serve: Season to taste and serve immediately, with a grating of Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the courgettes: Cook them just until slightly browned for the best texture and flavor. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Reserve pasta water: Always save a little pasta cooking water before draining. It helps loosen the sauce and creates a smoother texture when tossed with the pasta.
- Use fresh prawns: Fresh prawns taste much better than frozen ones. If you have to use frozen, make sure to defrost them fully.
- Add cheese at the end: If using Parmesan, grate it fresh and add it after serving to maintain its flavor and texture.
Jamie Oliver Prawn And Courgette Pasta