One-Pot Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

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Tender prawns simmered in a garlicky cream sauce with pasta cooked right in the same pot for a quick Aussie-inspired dinner. This Australian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw prawns, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 540 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz raw prawns and cook for 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add 8 oz dried spaghetti, pressing it down so it’s submerged. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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