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Penne With Saffron and Prawns Recipe

Penne With Saffron and Prawns Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 tsp saffron threads or 1 pinch saffron
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 lb cooked prawns
1 cup snow peas, blanched
1 lb penne

Directions:

Cook pasta in boiling water in a large pot according to package directions, drain and set aside keeping warm.
To make sauce, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, blend in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and whisk in the milk, saffron and sage.
Return to heat and cook stirring 3 minutes or until sauce comes to boil and thickens.
Add prawns and snow peas to pasta and toss gently.
Top with sauce and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	339 Kcal (1419 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.25g	20%
Cholesterol	189.51mg	63%
Sodium	562.48mg	23%
Potassium	309.63mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.33g	7%
Sugars	5.92g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.98g	24%
Protein	30.55g	61%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	143.3mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.08 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.72g	20%
Cholesterol	53.15mg	63%
Sodium	157.76mg	23%
Potassium	86.84mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.7g	7%
Sugars	1.66g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	24%
Protein	8.57g	61%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	40.2mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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