Pea Pesto & Prawn Spaghetti
This vibrant and flavorful pea pesto pasta is a quick and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The creamy garlic and herb soft cheese adds a rich and tangy element to this dish, complemented by the freshness of lemon zest and juice. Combined with sweet cooked prawns, this dish is a delightful balance of flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g frozen peas , defrosted
- ½ x 300g tub garlic & herb soft cheese
- zest and juice 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve
- 1 garlic clove , chopped
- 300g spaghetti
- 190g pack small cooked prawns
Instructions
- Whizz 300g of the peas with the soft cheese, lemon zest and juice, and the garlic. Add some seasoning, then set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta following pack instructions. Tip in the remaining peas 2 mins before the pasta is cooked, then drain everything and return to the pan. Stir through the pea pesto and some seasoning. Divide between 4 plates and serve with the prawns and extra lemon wedges, if you like.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 512 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 66 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 26 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.64 milligram of sodium
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