Prawn and Mozzarella Tagliatelle
DinnerA simple pasta dish that is packed full of seasonal flavour and fresh ingredients. It is perfect for a summer evening.
Calories730kcal
Carbs79g
Protein45g
Fats26g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
This recipe is a great source of all three macronutrients, particularly carbohydrate, making it a great option for days when carbohydrate targets are higher such as pre-competition or after intense training or games. Avoid consuming too close to intense physcial activity due to the high fat content.
Health Benefits
Not only does it contain a good source of all three macronutrients, but also important vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc.
Expert Tips
Serve along with some fresh salad leaves.
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
- Medium sized pot
- Colander
- Lemon juicer
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 400 g Prawns
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tap Chilli flakes
- 500g g Fresh egg Tagliatelle
- 16 Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 15 leaves Basil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Chillies
- ½ tsp Sweet paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 40 g Pine Nuts
- 150 g Mozzarella cheese (chopped)
Servings
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil on the pan. Add the prawns, garlic powder and chilli flakes.
- Fry on a medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside to cool.
- While cooking, chop the tomatoes and add to a small bowl with the basil leaves, 1 tbsp oil, the lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well and leave to sit.
- Place the pine nuts in a small pot and toast over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often to cook more evenly.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta, and reduce the water to a simmer. Cook for 4 minutes (or as per packet instructions).
- Once cooked, drain the Tagliatelle and add it to a large bowl. Gently stir in the prawns, tomato mix, mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Mix well to fully combine and coat the linguine in the dressing before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 167ugVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 3mg
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