Pasta with strawberries
- RECIPE MAKES: 2 Large Serves
- PREP TIME: 5 min
- COOK TIME: 30 min
Cook pasta in salted boiling water, as per manufacturer’s instructions. until al dente.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add strawberries, fry 2min, until butter coats berries and they have slightly softened.
Transfer berries to a medium sized mixing bowl, along with the sour cream, mint, and basil. Stir the mixture to combine well.
Drain pasta and toss with the strawberry mixture.
Season with black pepper, if desired.
Protein: 0.5 grams of protein/serve (from cream)
Top Tip
This recipe can be served when the pasta is still warm or cooled.
Try using a mixture of berries if preferred, raspberries and blackberries, also work well.
Storage
For a pasta “salad” store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, use within 2-3 days.
- 2 cups (160g) Low protein short pasta (Mevalia | Low protein penne)
- Salt
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 250g strawberries, halved
- ¼ cup (60g) sour cream
- 1 Tbsp each, chopped fresh mint, basil
- Black pepper, optional
