Gluten Free Chilli Prawn Spaghetti

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Gluten Free Chilli Prawn Spaghetti is the dish you are craving when you need a simple meal to take you to the next level of food happiness! I always keep a packet of frozen large prawns in the freezer to throw into this pasta dish. The rest of the ingredients are usually in the fridge or pantry, you are welcome to improvise!

This recipe combines the zing of chilli and lemon with luscious prawns, tomatoes, and a light sauce all over the gluten‑free pasta. It comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner for the family or a date-night dish with your partner. A lovely Shiraz always required to cheers to a great life of gluten free food!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because its all the flavours of Italy beautifully combined to create a light sauce to toss through the delicious gluten free spaghetti

Ingredients

Large Prawns: fresh or frozen, leave tails on!
GF Spaghetti: Remember, to place in boiling water and use tongs to separate as soon as the pasta hits the water, continue to do this every minute to avoid sticking together and becoming gluggy
Garlic & Chilli: The hero’s of the dish!
Small onion: Diced
Lemon: A squeeze at the end is all you need
Tin Tomatoes: Diced or whole, whatever you have
Cream: Just a touch to bring the sauce together
To finish: Fresh basil, baby spinach and parmesan

Don’t like chilli? All good! I would suggest adding sliced red capsicum for the same colour effect and a delish flavour to pair with the prawns. I have also added brocollini to my pasta for extra greens!

Instructions

Cook pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
Sauté aromatics: heat olive oil, then add garlic, chilli, and onion. Cook 1–2 min until fragrant.
Cook prawns: add prawns, seasoning with salt & pepper, cook until pink . Remove and set aside.
Build sauce: add tomatoes to pan, simmer 5 min. For a creamy twist, stir in cream or leave out if preferred
Combine: toss pasta & prawns back into the pan, add lemon juice & zest, fresh herbs, and a little reserved pasta water to loosen.
Finish & serve: swirl in a pat of butter (optional), season to taste, top with baby spinach, basil and parmesan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose penne or fettucine gluten free?

Of course. Although, I love the spaghetti for this dish as it just combines beautifully with the flavours

Can I use dairy free cream as an option?

Great idea!

Can I add any other ingredients or keep it simple?

You could add rocket, peas, beans…or simple is best