Spring vegetable tagliatelle with lemon & chive sauce

Health score
25%
Spring vegetable tagliatelle with lemon & chive sauce
27 min.
4
578kcal

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If you're looking for a light yet satisfying dish that captures the essence of spring, this Spring Vegetable Tagliatelle with Lemon & Chive Sauce is the perfect choice! Bursting with fresh, vibrant vegetables like green beans, asparagus, broad beans, and peas, this dish brings the freshness of the season straight to your plate. The tagliatelle, cooked to tender perfection, combines beautifully with the zesty lemon and creamy Dijon mustard sauce, creating a burst of flavor that will leave you wanting more.

What makes this recipe even more special is the addition of fresh chives, which bring a mild, oniony note that elevates the dish, while a sprinkle of grated parmesan (or a vegetarian alternative) adds a final touch of richness. Not only is this recipe incredibly tasty, but it's also a healthy and balanced meal, with a lovely balance of protein, fats, and carbs. It's perfect as a side dish, main course, or even a light lunch. Plus, it's ready in just 27 minutes, making it an ideal option for those busy days when you still want something nourishing and delicious.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting to explore the kitchen, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. It's a true celebration of spring flavors that you'll want to enjoy all season long!

Ingredients

  • 450 green beans mixed
  • 400 tagliatelle 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp chives snipped
  • servings parmesan grated (or vegetarian alternative)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Halve the green beans and cut the asparagus into 3 pieces on the diagonal. Cook the tagliatelle, adding the vegetables for the final 5 mins of the cooking time.
  2. Meanwhile, grate the zest from half the lemon and squeeze the juice from the whole lemon. Put juice in a small pan with the mustard, olive oil and a little black pepper. Warm through until smooth.
  3. Drain the pasta and veg, adding 4 tbsp of the water to the lemon sauce. Return the pasta to the pan, reheat the sauce, adding most of the chives, then add to the pasta, tossing everything together well. Divide between 4 shallow bowls and top each with black pepper, Parmesan and the remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories578kcal
Protein18.72%
Fat24.78%
Carbs56.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.88
Glycemic Load
32.86
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.239565393199%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.67mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.74mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
3.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:578.21kcal
28.91%
Fat:16.16g
24.86%
Saturated Fat:6.67g
41.66%
Carbohydrates:82.89g
27.63%
Net Carbohydrates:75.58g
27.48%
Sugar:6.56g
7.29%
Cholesterol:104.4mg
34.8%
Sodium:550.28mg
23.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.47g
54.95%
Selenium:87.63µg
125.18%
Manganese:1.14mg
56.81%
Vitamin K:56.34µg
53.66%
Phosphorus:501.63mg
50.16%
Calcium:443.31mg
44.33%
Vitamin C:29.36mg
35.58%
Fiber:7.31g
29.24%
Magnesium:104.23mg
26.06%
Vitamin A:1179.09IU
23.58%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.46%
Zinc:3.07mg
20.45%
Copper:0.4mg
20.03%
Iron:3.58mg
19.9%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.57%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.65%
Folate:73.82µg
18.45%
Potassium:558.55mg
15.96%
Vitamin B3:3.07mg
15.35%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.71%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.83%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.73%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%