Mascarpone Scallops Pasta
Mascarpone Scallops Pasta combines sweet, tender scallops with earthy mushrooms and crisp asparagus, all coated in a luxuriously creamy mascarpone sauce. The seashell pasta catches every bit of the sauce, offering a rich, balanced bite with hints of garlic, butter, and parsley. It’s a cozy, restaurant-style dinner that fits weeknights or a relaxed date night at home.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mascarpone Scallops Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet still slightly firm, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in parsley and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and asparagus; season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes depending on thickness.
- 3
Add the scallops to the pan with the vegetables and cook briefly on each side until lightly browned and the centers are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat as soon as the scallops are done.
- 4
While the scallops cook, combine mascarpone cheese, milk, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is warm and the butter is fully melted and blended.
- 5
Stir the sauce and drained pasta into the scallop-vegetable mixture. Toss until evenly combined and serve hot.
- Calories 715.29 kcal High 36%
- Protein 29.27 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 67.65 g 25%
- Total Fat 39.89 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 24.67 g High 123%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.62 mg High 41%
- Sodium 130.44 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 345.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 58.34 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mascarpone Scallops Pasta is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Butter, Button Mushrooms, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 715.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mascarpone Scallops Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mascarpone Scallops Pasta?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 715.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mascarpone Scallops Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mascarpone Scallops Pasta healthy?
- Mascarpone Scallops Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 715.29 calories and 29.27 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.44 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.67 g (123% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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