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📋 Healthy Creamy Prawn Pasta

This delicious healthy creamy prawn pasta recipe is an easy low-calorie version of the classic prawn linguine recipe. Made without any cream.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 515kcal
Author Neil

Ingredients

  • 300 g dried linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 200 ml low fat crème fraiche
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 320 g raw and peeled king prawns peeled and de-veined
  • 60 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon flatleaf parsley chopped
  • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the linguine according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking gently heat the oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the crème fraiche and lemon juice and when it starts to bubble turn down to simmer.
  • Add the prawns and allow to simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are completely pink but not overcooked and rubbery.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the parmesan, parsley, and season to taste.
  • Combine the drained pasta with the prawns and sauce. Serve Immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg