Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus

How To Cook Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus

Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus - A simple pasta dish made with fresh garden tomatoes, asparagus in a light tomato broth. I love pasta and crave it often. To keep it light, I loaded it up with vegetables used a high fiber pasta like Ronzoni Smart Taste which has the same great taste as regular pasta and my family doesn't notice the difference. The portions are very generous

Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus Ingredeints

• 350g angel hair pasta
•  600g banana prawns, peeled, deveined leaving tails intact
•  1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths
•  2 garlic cloves, crushed
•  Sea salt & freshly ground pepper
•  2 teaspoons olive oil
•  4-5 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
•  1/2 cup (125ml) white wine
•  4 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
•  1 red bird's eye chilli, deseeded, finely chopped (optional)
•  1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
•  Shaved parmesan, to serve

Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus Steps And Instructions For Cooking

1. Step 1 Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and return to the pan.
2. Step 2
   Meanwhile, combine the prawns, asparagus and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the prawn mixture and cook, for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. Step 3
   Add the anchovies to the frying pan and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes and chilli and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Return the prawns to the pan and cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Step 4
   Toss the tomato mixture and basil through the pasta. Top with parmesan and serve immediately.

Angel hair pasta with prawns and asparagus Nutrition

Energy 2019kJ	Fat saturated 1.00g
Fat Total 5.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 5.00g
Carbohydrate Total 67.00g	Dietary Fibre 6.00g
Protein 35.00g	Cholesterol 156.00mg
Sodium 657.29mg

Health Benefits Of asparagus

NutritionIt’s loaded with nutrients: Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.

This herbaceous plant along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts—is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. This is why eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers.

Asparagus is packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process. 

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Another anti-aging property of this delicious spring veggie is that it may help our brains fight cognitive decline. Like leafy greens, asparagus delivers folate, which works with vitamin B12 found in fish, poultry, meat and dairy to help prevent cognitive impairment. In a study from Tufts University, older adults with healthy levels of folate and B12 performed better on a test of response speed and mental flexibility. If you’re 50-plus, be sure you’re getting enough B12: your ability to absorb it decreases with age.

One more benefit of asparagus: It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only releases fluid but helps rid the body of excess salts. This is especially beneficial for people who suffer from edema an accumulation of fluids in the body's tissues and those who have high blood pressure or other heart-related diseases. Source: asparagus

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