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Pasta With Greens

A quicjk weeknight finner of pasta tossed with a variety of greens. Mascarpone cheese - optional!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 744 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 185 g asparagus cleaned and woody ends chopped off (see Note 1)
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 250 g wholewheat linguine fresh or dired (see Note 2)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tablespoon mint freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon mascarpone cheese

Instructions

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  1. Blanch the asparagus, peas and spinach in boiling water for a few minutes. Remove and refresh in cold water.
  2. In the same pot you cooked the greens, cook the fresh pasta, Fresh pasta will cook a lot quicker. If using dried cook until al dente. Reseve a little of the pasta water.
  3. Heat a pan with a little olive oil. Once heated, add the garlic and fry. Add the drained, cooled greens and toss everything around for a few mins. Season the pasta and toss through the mint.
  4. Add the mascarpone and toss again - ensuring everything is well incorporated. If you find it's getting dry pour in some of the pasta water. Add the mascarpone and mix again.
  5. Serve with grated Parmiggiano Regiano and enjoy.

Notes

  • In Australia small bunches of asparagus are sold in bunches which weigh approximately 185 grams.
  • Use dried linguine or any other pasta you wish.
  • Be flexible with the herbs too - use anything you fancy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1person Calories 744kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 110g (37%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 744

% Daily Value*

Serving 1person
Calories 744kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 110g 37%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.