Creamy pea & watercress pasta

Very Healthy
Health score
82%
Creamy pea & watercress pasta
25 min.
4
431kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and healthy pasta dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring, this Creamy Pea & Watercress Pasta is just what you need! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant meal that is not only delicious but also very nutritious, with a remarkable health score of 82. With each serving clocking in at 431 calories, it's the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or a side dish that will please the whole family.

This dish combines tender penne pasta with garden-fresh peas and the peppery goodness of watercress, creating a colorful and appetizing plate. The addition of mascarpone gives the sauce a luxuriously creamy consistency, while the bright notes of lemon and fragrant tarragon elevate the flavors to a whole new level. It's a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal produce and bring a taste of spring to your table.

Whether you're preparing a mid-week dinner or hosting friends for a casual lunch, this creamy pasta dish is sure to impress. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last bite of the delicious sauce. Trust me, once you taste this creamy delight, it will quickly become a beloved recipe in your home!

Ingredients

  • 350 penne pasta 
  • 300 peas fresh
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • 100 watercress 
  • tbsp mascarpone cheese 
  • tbsp tarragon chopped
  •  lemon zest 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta following packet instructions. Meanwhile, cook the peas and garlic in a separate pan of boiling salted water for 3-5 mins, until tender.
  2. Drain well, keeping some of the water.
  3. Put the peas, garlic and watercress in a food processor with 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water. Whizz to a very rough pure.
  4. Return the pasta to the pan. Stir in the pea mixture, mascarpone, tarragon and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein16.04%
Fat10.92%
Carbs73.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.08
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.586956697962%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
5.76mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
7.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.78kcal
21.54%
Fat:5.2g
8.01%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.3%
Carbohydrates:78.3g
26.1%
Net Carbohydrates:70.75g
25.73%
Sugar:6.71g
7.45%
Cholesterol:7.5mg
2.5%
Sodium:25.08mg
1.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.19g
34.38%
Selenium:57.1µg
81.57%
Vitamin K:81.2µg
77.33%
Manganese:1.37mg
68.73%
Vitamin C:44.12mg
53.48%
Vitamin A:1578.12IU
31.56%
Fiber:7.55g
30.21%
Phosphorus:270.21mg
27.02%
Magnesium:85.12mg
21.28%
Copper:0.42mg
21.2%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.61%
Folate:73.54µg
18.39%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.65%
Iron:3.09mg
17.17%
Vitamin B3:3.33mg
16.66%
Potassium:538.51mg
15.39%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.32%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.69%
Calcium:108.33mg
10.83%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.42%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.99%