Creamy Garlic Pasta With Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A quick and easy healthy pasta dish from Eating Well Magazine (May/June 2010). Ingredients:
6 ounces whole wheat spaghetti |
12 ounces shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced |
1 red bell pepper, sliced |
1 cup peas |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt |
1 1/2 cups nonfat yogurt or 1 1/2 cups low-fat yogurt |
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper |
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts |
Directions:
1. Boil large pot of water and boil pasta for 2 minutes less than directions state. Add shrimp and asparagus, bell pepper and peas. Cook until the pasta is tender and shrimp are cooked (2-4 minutes more).
2. Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
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