Tagliatelle with Baby Vegetables and Lemon-Parmesan Sauce

Health score
18%
Tagliatelle with Baby Vegetables and Lemon-Parmesan Sauce
30 min.
4
551kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Tagliatelle with Baby Vegetables and Lemon-Parmesan Sauce. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly cooked egg and spinach tagliatelle serves as the base, providing a rich and satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with an array of colorful baby vegetables.

The combination of tender baby zucchini and sweet, thawed green beans adds a refreshing crunch, while the zesty lemon juice and finely grated lemon peel infuse the dish with a bright, citrusy note. The creamy sauce, made with heavy whipping cream and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese, envelops the pasta in a luscious coating that is simply irresistible.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish, or even a main course that will impress your family and friends. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Tagliatelle with Baby Vegetables and Lemon-Parmesan Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • ounces baby zucchini trimmed halved lengthwise
  • 8.8 ounce tagliatelle 
  • cups green beans frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 2.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 1.3 cups parmesan cheese finely grated plus more for passing
  • medium onion white halved thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling saltedwater until just tender.
  2. Drain, reserving2 cups cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet overmedium heat.
  4. Add onion and zucchini;sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté untilzucchini is almost tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add beans and lemon peel. Toss 1 minute.
  6. Scrape contents of skillet over pasta inpot.
  7. Add 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, cream,lemon juice, and 1 cup reserved cookingliquid.
  8. Place over medium-high heat andtoss until heated through and sauce coatspasta, adding more reserved pasta liquidby 1/4 cupfuls to moisten as needed. Seasonto taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve,passing additional cheese separately.
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein15.67%
Fat41.82%
Carbs42.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.25
Glycemic Load
20.84
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.656086735103%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.46mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
7.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.39kcal
27.57%
Fat:26.14g
40.22%
Saturated Fat:11.21g
70.07%
Carbohydrates:59.78g
19.93%
Net Carbohydrates:54.27g
19.73%
Sugar:5.91g
6.56%
Cholesterol:101.99mg
34%
Sodium:573.37mg
24.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.04g
44.08%
Selenium:61.5µg
87.85%
Phosphorus:452.86mg
45.29%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.3%
Vitamin C:36.47mg
44.21%
Vitamin K:41.28µg
39.31%
Calcium:361.9mg
36.19%
Vitamin A:1449.22IU
28.98%
Magnesium:91.3mg
22.82%
Zinc:3.32mg
22.14%
Fiber:5.51g
22.04%
Potassium:714.32mg
20.41%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.14%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.65%
Folate:66.55µg
16.64%
Copper:0.32mg
16.25%
Iron:2.76mg
15.31%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.03%
Vitamin E:1.94mg
12.94%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
11.98%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.64%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.57%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.4%
Source:Epicurious