Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Sunday. It just sounds fantastic. My housemates had spent most of the day gardening (I was shopping) and so were ready for a long, relaxing evening of food, friends, and fun...In case you're wondering, on the table there is a pesto risotto, potato salad, and coleslaw.

Sunday - Tomato, Chilli and Prawn Spaghetti

I needed something super-summery, as the weekend had been two days of glorious sunshine and I was feeling ready to give in to the summer (if only I could put away my books already!) This fresh, light, mediterranean pasta dish was a great way to exercise my escapism though, and we continued our 'holiday' theme long into the evening out in the garden - cardigans and  jasmine tea around the fire? Perfect.

1 serving spaghetti

5 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 spring onion, sliced

1/2 pack prawns

1/2 tin chopped tomatoes

1/2 onion, chopped

1/3 red chilli, finely chopped

juice 1/2 lemon

olive oil

salt and black pepper

chopped parsley to serve

Heat a little oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook until clear and add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and chilli. Cook until you can smell the chilli and garlic, then add the tinned tomatoes and lemon juice.

Meanwhile, heat a large pan of salted water for the pasta.When the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions.

About 1 minute before the pasta is ready, add the prawns to the tomato sauce and cook through. 

Strain the pasta and add to the sauce. Add the spring onion and stir through to completely coat the pasta and then remove from the heat.

To serve, use pasta tongs to transfer to a plate, and sprinkle some parsley on top.