ANYTIME PESTO & PRAWN PASTA SALAD

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Lemon zest and crème fraîche make this seafood pasta dish with king prawns and green beans rich and zingy - enjoy it hot or cold

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

350g pasta
200g green beans , halved
100g pesto
140g light crème fraîche
200g cooked king prawns
zest 1 lemon , juice of 1/2
50g pine nuts
70g bag rocket

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the beans for the final 2 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of water. Return the pasta and beans to the pan, and add the pesto, crème fraîche, prawns, lemon zest and juice, and pine nuts. Season well. If the sauce is a little thick, add a splash of the pasta water. When you're ready to serve, scatter over the rocket. Eat hot, or leave to go cold, put in the fridge and eat as a pasta salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

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