Spaghetti with tiger prawns in tomato sauce

6 servings

15 minutes

Spaghetti with tiger prawns in tomato sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the rich flavor of tomatoes. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean traditions where pasta and seafood form the basis of gastronomy. Durum wheat spaghetti has a firm texture that perfectly complements the sweet taste of tiger prawns. Tomatoes add a tangy acidity while garlic and olive oil reveal the depth of aroma. This dish not only delights the palate but is also easy to prepare—just boil the pasta, sauté garlic and prawns, add tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Served hot, it pairs perfectly with white wine and fresh herbs, creating an Italian dinner atmosphere at home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 775.4
• Proteins: 48.6g
• Fats: 13.6g
• Carbohydrates: 110.7g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 900 g
• Tiger prawns: 1000 g
• Tomato sauce: 200 g
• Garlic: 5 clove
• Sea salt: to taste
• Olive oil: 50 ml

Cooking steps

1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 900 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste

2. Sauté the chopped garlic slightly in a hot pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 5 clove

3. Fry the cleaned shrimp on both sides for 3 minutes with garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tiger prawns: 1000 g
   • Garlic: 5 clove

4. Add tomato sauce to the shrimp and salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato sauce: 200 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste

5. Simmer under the lid for 1 minute.

6. Put spaghetti and shrimp in tomato sauce on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 900 g
   • Tiger prawns: 1000 g
   • Tomato sauce: 200 g