Jools Oliver holding a pan of pea and prawn pasta shells with garlic and chilli

Jools' sweet pea & prawn pasta shells

Name: Jools' sweet pea & prawn pasta shells
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 320g dried pasta shells; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 fresh red chilli; olive oil; 200g frozen peeled cooked prawns; 200g frozen peas; 1 heaped tablespoon tomato purée; 30g Parmesan cheese

Garlic, chilli & frozen peas

15 mins

Super easy

serves 4

About the recipe

This is prawn pasta is a great, quick, last-minute lunch or dinner. All the ingredients live happily in the store cupboard or freezer waiting to be put together, and the combination of sweet peas, prawns and tomato sauce is undeniably delicious. Jools always uses pasta shells to capture maximum flavour. Their clever shape perfectly scoops the garlic and peas so you get a satisfying mouthful every time.

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nutrition per serving

Calories

20%

Fat

10%

Saturates

11%

Sugars

Salt

25%

Protein

46%

Carbs

26%

Fibre

of an adult’s reference intake

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By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

320g dried pasta shells

4 cloves of garlic

1 fresh red chilli

olive oil

200g frozen peeled cooked prawns

200g frozen peas

1 heaped tablespoon tomato purée

30g Parmesan cheese

Top Tip

As a veggie alternative, try pan-fried mushrooms, or roasted peppers (simply halve and deseed, then roast at 180°C for 30 minutes), instead of prawns. Or to boost your veg count, add a handful of frozen broad beans or spinach.

Method

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water, according to packet instructions.
Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the garlic, deseed and finely slice the chilli, then put both into a large frying pan on a medium heat with a lug of oil.
Fry until lightly golden, then stir in the prawns, peas and tomato purée, add a few swigs of boiling cooking water from the pasta pan, and simmer slowly on a low heat until the pasta is ready.
Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving a cupful of cooking water.
Season the sauce to perfection, then toss with the pasta.
Finely grate over the Parmesan and mix together, loosening with a little cooking water, if needed. Divide between your bowls and serve right away.

This simple recipe is super versatile, and is also delicious made with gently simmered squid, shrimp, or, if you can find it on a good deal, the meat from half a dressed crab, in place of the prawns.
Tinned fish also works well, if that’s what you have to hand. Simply flake in tuna, salmon or crab for a speedy flavour hit – just make sure it’s from sustainable sources.
Replace the chilli with a handful of mixed-colour olives, or leave it out altogether.

Tags

Pasta Italian-style Fish Seafood 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Prawn Vegetable Tomato Fruit Cheese Family favourites Lunch Mains Entertaining Budget-friendly Save With Jamie

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