Pasta with leeks, chilli and prawns recipe

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   Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, or follow pack instructions.

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   Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the leeks and some seasoning.

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   Sizzle for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and turning golden here and there.

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   Remove to a plate.

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   Heat the remaining oil, turn up the heat and wait a few seconds for the pan to get really hot.

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   Add the prawns and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper.

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   Fry for 2-3 minutes until the prawns turn pink all the way through.

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   Add the chilli flakes, garlic and lemon zest, cook for 1 minute more, then add the leeks back to the pan.

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   Turn the heat down.

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    Save a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.

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    Tip the pasta into the leek mix, add 5 tbsp of the cooking water, the juice from half the lemon and the parsley and toss well.

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    The pasta shouldn't be dry - add more of the water if needed.

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    Season to taste, then serve in bowls with the rest of the lemon cut into wedges, for squeezing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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