King Prawn and Cherry Tomato Wholemeal Pasta

A pescatarian dinner for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 624 kcal, 50g protein, 68g carbs, 18g fat and 10g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 20 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £4.74–£5.72 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 200g king prawns
  • 90g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh basil, to taste
  • chilli flakes, to taste

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the king prawns in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning, until pink and opaque. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic and cook until tender.
  3. Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, stir in olive oil, fresh basil and chilli flakes, to taste, and heat through before serving.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans. May contain, depending on the product: Eggs. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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