Creamy Banana & Peanut Coquillettes: A Sweet Pasta Dessert Adventure

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that transforms the humble pasta into a decadent dessert experience! This unique recipe blends the comfort of creamy pasta with the irresistible combination of bananas and peanuts, creating a dish that challenges everything you thought you knew about pasta.

Ingredients

  • 300g (10.5 oz) coquillettes pasta
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 50g (1.7 oz) unsalted peanuts, crushed
  • 200ml (6.8 fl oz) milk
  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 20g (0.7 oz) butter
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the coquillettes and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt the butter over low heat. Pour in the milk and peanut butter, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the honey, cinnamon, and salt to the sauce. Gently incorporate the banana slices and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring carefully to allow the sauce to slightly thicken.
  4. Add the drained coquillettes to the sauce, carefully mixing to ensure each pasta shell is coated with the creamy mixture.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in the crushed peanuts, giving a final gentle stir.

Quick Recipe Details

  • Servings: 4
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Snapshot (Approximate per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 18g

Why This Recipe Is a Delightful Treat

This innovative dessert pasta brings together unexpected flavors that create a harmonious and indulgent experience. The combination of creamy banana, nutty peanut butter, and sweet honey transforms ordinary pasta into an extraordinary dessert that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

Pro Tips

  • Prep Hack: Slice bananas in advance and store them wrapped in plastic film to prevent browning.
  • Lighter Version: Substitute peanut butter with 2 tbsp Greek yogurt and reduce honey to 1 tbsp for a lighter alternative.

Discover a world where pasta meets dessert – a culinary adventure that breaks all the rules and creates pure deliciousness!