Light and Easy Summer Tagliatelle
This prawn and pea tagliatelle is one of my absolute go-to dishes throughout the summer months. It’s fresh, light and best of all, it’s quick and easy to throw together, which means it’s ideal for both weeknight dinners and weekend lunches.
Whilst a lot of tagliatelle recipes use heavy cream, I love that this one doesn’t. It is perfect for warm evenings when you want something satisfying without feeling too heavy. The zesty lemon flavour always transports me straight to a table beside the Mediterranean sea.
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Serves 2 / Prep time 10 minutes / Cook time 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Olive oil
100g frozen peas
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
½ tsp chilli flakes
180g tagliatelle
150g cooked prawns
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Small bunch of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Method:
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the tagliatelle according to the pack instructions. Reserve a mug of the cooking water, then drain.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the prawns and frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the prawns are heated through and the peas are tender.
Toss through the tagliatelle, lemon zest and juice, parsley, salt and pepper, and a splash of the reserved cooking water to bring everything together.
Divide between two bowls and serve with an extra sprinkling of fresh parsley. 🍋
Nutritional highlights:
High in protein – prawns provide lean, high-quality protein to support muscle maintenance and keep you feeling satisfied
Rich in fibre – peas add fibre to support healthy digestion, feed your gut microbes and help maintain steady energy levels
Source of vitamins – includes vitamin C (peas, lemon), vitamin K (peas, parsley), and B vitamins (prawns, pasta)
Mineral-rich – prawns provide selenium, iodine, and vitamin B12, important for energy production and thyroid health
Healthy fats – olive oil contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants
