Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Contributed By: cre8tivemummy
Eat Better America

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Scroll over the empty stars to rate.
  3 ratings
  Read (1)/Add a Comment

Ingredients

8 oz Uncooked multigrain angel hair (capellini) pasta or spaghetti
4 cups Fresh baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 cups Halved cherry tomatoes
3 teaspoons Olive oil
1 Medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 lb Fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Dry white wine
1/4 cup Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Butter

Preparation

1 In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of the oil. Cover to keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, while pasta is cooking, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes.

3 Stir in wine, broth, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and butter until butter is melted. Add shrimp mixture to pasta mixture in saucepan; toss to mix.

Cook's Notes

Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

Nutrition Information

Calories: 300 ; Total Fat: 9g ; Saturated Fat: 3.5g ; Carbohydrates: 30g ; Protein: 25g ; Vitamin A: 50% ; Vitamin C: 15% ; Calcium: 8% ; Sodium: 370mg ; Iron: 30% ; Fiber: 4g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: kmom01

excellent dish - the only thing I would change is I would use canned tomatoes next time - just a personal preference - not at all to do with the taste. Would definitely have this again.