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Green Pasta Primavera

with Spinach, Asparagus and Peas
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Green Pasta Primavera

Green Pasta Primavera - A fresh indulgence with an abundance of green vegetables

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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
Calories:
509
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This tasty pasta dish is modeled after the Italian "pasta alla primavera" and is packed with vitamins, folic acid and iron, among other nutrients.

Young spinach is particularly delicious in this dish. Add the leaves to the sauce about 2 minutes before you're done cooking.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie509 cal.(24 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates67 g(45 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8 g(27 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K40.4 μg(67 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin6.8 mg(57 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate68 μg(23 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin6.4 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium461 mg(12 %)
Calcium337 mg(34 %)
Magnesium88 mg(29 %)
Iron3.5 mg(23 %)
Iodine18 μg(9 %)
Zinc2.7 mg(34 %)
Saturated fatty acids7 g
Uric acid148 mg
Cholesterol25 mg
Complete sugar3 g
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
4 ozs Spinach (frozen)
1 garlic clove
3 shallots
7 ozs green Asparagus
3 sprigs mint
3 ozs Parmesan (wedge)
12 ozs narrow Tagliatelle (or other similar pasta)
salt
2 Tbsps olive oil
4 ozs Peas (frozen)
¼ cup Heavy cream
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Parmesanolive oilSpinachmintgarlic cloveshallot
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 large Pot, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Measuring cups, 1 large Bowl

Preparation steps

1.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 1

Thaw spinach according to package instructions, squeeze excess liquid and chop finely.

2.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 2

While spinach thaws, peel garlic and shallots and chop finely. Rinse asparagus, peel lower third, and remove woody ends. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch long pieces.

3.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 3

Rinse mint, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop roughly with a large knife. Finely grate Parmesan. Cook pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.

4.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 4

Meanwhile heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic and shallots until translucent.

5.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 5

Add asparagus pieces, chopped spinach and peas and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Pour in cream, season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

6.
Green Pasta Primavera preparation step 6

Drain pasta in a sieve, saving approximately 1/3 cup cooking water. Mix pasta and reserved cooking water with vegetables in a large bowl. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and mint.