'Nduja Pesto King Prawn Spaghetti

15

Minutes

2

Servings

INGREDIENTS 

  • 200g Martelli Spaghetti or another brand
  • 250g King prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 jar 'Nduja Pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parmesan to serve (optional)


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to pack instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Stir in the 'Nduja Pesto and then add in the King prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Add 3-4tbsp of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  5. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and coat everything well. Finish with the lemon juice and basil leaves. Season with black pepper and serve with grated parmesan.