Meals Matter

Spaghetti & Shrimp Florentine

Contributed By: bluther
Secrets of Fat-Free Cooking - H Rampello

This is a colorful dish that presents well

Ingredients

3/4 lb Cleaned raw shrimp

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper

8 oz Thin spaghetti

1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoons Crushed fresh garlic

1/2 cup Dry white wine

1 tablespoon Lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon Dried oregano

4 cups (packed) chopped fresh spinach

1/3 cup Roasted red pepper strips

3/4 cup Reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon Cornstarch

1/4 cup Grated nonfat or reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Rinse the shrimp with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.


Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well, return to the pot, and toss with the olive oil if desired. Cover to keep warm.


While the pasta is cooking, coat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and preheat over medium high heat. Add the garlic, and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until the garlic just begins to turn color. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and any liquid that is released from the shrimp during cooking has evaporated.


Add the wine, lemon juice and oregano to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the volume is reduced by half. Reduce the heat to medium, add the spinach, and stir-fry for a minute or 2, or just until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the roasted red peppers.


Add the pasta to the skillet. Place the chicken broth in a small bowl, and stir in the cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the pasta and toss gently for about 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Add a little more broth if the mixture seems too dry.


Remove the skillet from the heat and serve hot, topping each serving with a tablespoon of Parmesan.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 23 g
Vitamin A: 2584 IU
Vitamin C: 35 mg
Calcium: 154 mg
Sodium: 509 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 2.1 g