Pasta with prawns, mascarpone & lemon

Health score
38%
Pasta with prawns, mascarpone & lemon
30 min.
2
518kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pasta with Prawns, Mascarpone, and Lemon recipe. Perfectly designed for a quick lunch or a splendid side dish, this meal combines the satisfying embrace of wholemeal pasta with the vibrant freshness of green vegetables and the luxurious creaminess of mascarpone. Whether you're cooking for two or looking for a cozy dish to share, this recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds but also effectively elevates your dining experience.

Imagine the enticing aroma of sautéed prawns mingling with the zesty notes of lemon and the aromatic fragrance of fresh mint or basil. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors: the subtle sweetness of frozen peas and broad beans, the nutritious crunch of broccoli, and the rich, creamy texture that only mascarpone can provide. Plus, the addition of lemon not only brightens the dish but also enhances the overall taste profile, leaving you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in the comfort of your kitchen. Get ready to impress your guests or simply enjoy a delicious meal on a busy day. Gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and dive into this irresistible pasta dish that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 140 soup noodles dried
  • 85 pea frozen
  • 85 broad bean frozen podded
  • 100 broccoli cut into small florets
  • 100 prawn cooked peeled
  •  lemon zest cut into wedges
  • tbsp mascarpone cheese light
  • 0.5 small bunch basil leaves shredded whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the vegetables 4 mins before the end of the cooking time, and the prawns just as the cooking time is up. Reserve a mug of the water, then drain everything and tip back into the pan.
  2. Tip in the lemon zest and juice, and the mascarpone, and heat through, adding enough of the pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Scatter in the shredded mint or basil, a good grinding of black pepper and a little salt. Divide between 2 warmed pasta bowls, scatter over the herb leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories518kcal
Protein22.21%
Fat20.9%
Carbs56.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
121.5
Glycemic Load
27.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.813913262409%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
3.92mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:518.37kcal
25.92%
Fat:12.04g
18.52%
Saturated Fat:6.69g
41.81%
Carbohydrates:73.75g
24.58%
Net Carbohydrates:64.8g
23.56%
Sugar:5.03g
5.58%
Cholesterol:103mg
34.33%
Sodium:96.66mg
4.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.79g
57.57%
Selenium:47.68µg
68.12%
Vitamin C:49.13mg
59.55%
Vitamin K:61.33µg
58.4%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.36%
Folate:178.45µg
44.61%
Phosphorus:393.2mg
39.32%
Fiber:8.95g
35.79%
Copper:0.66mg
32.84%
Magnesium:107.63mg
26.91%
Potassium:688.85mg
19.68%
Zinc:2.86mg
19.09%
Iron:3.33mg
18.48%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.2%
Vitamin A:746.25IU
14.93%
Calcium:134.76mg
13.48%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.41%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.26%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.74%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.43%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.12%