Low Fat Creamy Prawn Pasta
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with this Low Fat Creamy Prawn Pasta, a lighter spin on classic comfort food that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender, succulent prawns perfectly sautéed in garlic and olive oil, this recipe creates a velvety sauce using low-fat Greek yogurt, skimmed milk, and a touch of Parmesan for that irresistible cheesy richness. Brightened with a splash of lemon juice and fresh basil, this pasta dish offers a balanced blend of zesty, creamy, and savory goodness—all in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results without piling on the calories. Whether you're counting carbs or craving creamy pasta, this low-fat version ensures you can enjoy every bite guilt-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta
- 300 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 grams low-fat Greek yogurt
- 100 milliliters skimmed milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until pink and fully cooked. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the low-fat Greek yogurt and skimmed milk. Stir constantly until heated through and smooth.
Add the lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheese melts completely.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Return the cooked prawns to the skillet and combine with the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove from heat, and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve the creamy prawn pasta immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.0 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
