Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Spring Herbs

Health score
23%
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Spring Herbs
45 min.
4
325kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring! Our Pasta with Spring Herbs is not just a meal; it's a celebration of fresh ingredients and the joy of cooking. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four, making it perfect for a family dinner or a cozy lunch with friends.

Imagine twirling perfectly cooked pasta around your fork, each bite infused with the aromatic essence of fresh dill and parsley. The zesty brightness of lemon juice and zest elevates the dish, creating a refreshing contrast that dances on your palate. Drizzled with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, with 325 calories per serving. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a satisfying choice for any meal of the day. Whether you're looking for a side dish to complement your main course or a light yet fulfilling main dish, this Pasta with Spring Herbs is sure to impress.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bring a taste of spring to your dinner table. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.5 pound soup noodles dried
  • servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the directions on the box.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander. Dump the pasta into a large bowl.
  3. Add the herbs, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, half the parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well and serve with the remaining parmesan on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein14.98%
Fat31.07%
Carbs53.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
17.19
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.880434830552%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
8.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1.28mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.58mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.14kcal
16.26%
Fat:11.16g
17.17%
Saturated Fat:3.18g
19.89%
Carbohydrates:43.6g
14.53%
Net Carbohydrates:41.49g
15.09%
Sugar:1.78g
1.98%
Cholesterol:8.5mg
2.83%
Sodium:401.57mg
17.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.1g
24.21%
Vitamin K:65.98µg
62.84%
Selenium:38.66µg
55.23%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.33%
Phosphorus:198.44mg
19.84%
Calcium:172.95mg
17.29%
Vitamin A:640.97IU
12.82%
Vitamin C:10.23mg
12.39%
Magnesium:39.42mg
9.86%
Copper:0.18mg
8.97%
Fiber:2.12g
8.47%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.1%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.56%
Iron:1.32mg
7.32%
Folate:22.07µg
5.52%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.5%
Potassium:185.97mg
5.31%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.25%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.21%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.16%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.36%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.5%