Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce

Name: Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1.5 Teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 Clove Garlic Clove; 45 Grams Cream Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 Pinch Salt; 1 Pinch Black Pepper; 2 Items Courgette; 40 Grams Cherry Tomato

Courgetti tossed in a quick lemon and cream cheese sauce, finished with cherry tomatoes.

Total time: 20min; 15 prep, 5 cook
Per serving: 254kcal; 9 g protein
Difficulty: Simple
Ingredients: £2.09; average cost

Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Pescatarian

Nutrition per serving

This Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce recipe contains 254 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 9g of protein, 12g of carbohydrates, and 19g of fat, making it a balanced meal.

254kcal

Protein9g

Carbs12g

Fat19g

Fibre: 3.9g
Sugar: 9.8g
Saturated fat: 8.3g
Salt: 0.7g

Method

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Cut the courgettes into noodle shapes using a spiralizer or a peeler, then set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
Mince the garlic. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and keep stirring until the cream cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the courgette noodles to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted but still crisp.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the top and serve immediately.

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Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce: questions

How long does it take to make Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce?: This recipe takes 20 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
Is Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce suitable for meal prep?: Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 9g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce?: The key ingredients are Olive Oil, Garlic Clove, Cream Cheese. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
Is Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce healthy?: This recipe contains 254 calories per serving with 9g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Courgette Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce suitable for?: This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 9g of protein per serving.