Recipe by Kayla LaManna
Fresh prawns, zucchini rounds and zesty lemon come together in Kayla's go-to pasta recipe. Simple, vibrant and made using her favourite Scanpan cookware.
For Kayla LaManna, the best recipes are the ones that feel simple, generous and made to be shared. Whether she's preparing a quick weeknight dinner or cooking for friends, she reaches for versatile cookware that makes every step feel effortless.
That’s why Scanpan is a staple in her kitchen. Designed for everyday performance, each piece helps bring out the best in fresh, seasonal ingredients - from perfectly cooked prawns to silky pasta and bright, lemony finishes.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Pasta (Pot and Pan)
500g rigatoni
400–500g raw prawns, peeled
2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
400g cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white wine
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (or fresh chilli)
1 lemon, zest + juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Handful fresh basil or parsley
Crispy Capers & Breadcrumbs (Wok)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
Method
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add prawns and cook until just pink, then remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until softened, then pour in your white wine. Return prawns to the pan, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook your rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Add your cooked pasta along with a splash of reserved pasta water and fresh herbs. Toss until glossy and well coated.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in your wok. Add capers and cook for 1–2 minutes until they begin to crisp. Stir in breadcrumbs, garlic and chilli flakes. Cook, tossing continuously, until golden and crunchy.
Plate your pasta and generously spoon over the crispy capers and breadcrumbs. Finish with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
The Cookware Behind the Recipe
Scanpan Cookware
Scanpan blends timeless Danish design with everyday practicality, creating cookware that’s built to perform and made to last. Crafted in Europe with exceptional heat distribution and durable construction, Scanpan is renowned for its innovative PFOA-free ceramic titanium GreenTek coating - combining healthier cooking with effortless performance. From sleek stainless steel utensils to versatile non-stick cookware, Scanpan brings style, reliability and wellbeing to every kitchen.
