Creamy Lemon and King Prawn Protein Pasta
A luxurious, high-protein pasta featuring king prawns and a light, cheesy lemon sauce.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a pot of salted water to…
- 01
Bring a pot of salted water to…
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
Look for: al dente
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Finely chop the onion
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the onion. In a non-stick pan, saute the onion with a splash of water or a tiny bit of oil until translucent.
Look for: translucent
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Add the king prawns to the pan…
Add the king prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
Look for: they turn pink
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Stir in the cooking creme
Stir in the cooking creme, vegetable soup base, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Cut the quase cheese into small cubes…
Cut the quase cheese into small cubes and add it to the sauce along with the gratin cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy.
Look for: the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy
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Drain the pasta and toss it directly…
Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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