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Light but Creamy Fettuccine With Shrimp & Vegetables Recipe

Light but Creamy Fettuccine With Shrimp & Vegetables Recipe

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Light but Creamy Fettuccine With Shrimp & Vegetables

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Ingredients:

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1 lb uncooked fettuccine
1 -2 slice bacon
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red bell pepper, cleaned & cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup carrot, shredded (optional)
2 cups low-fat milk
2 tbsp flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided

Directions:

Cook pasta to al dente, omitting any salt and oil. Drain and keep warm.
Cook bacon in large heavy skillet over MED-HI heat for 6 minutes until crisp.
Remove to paper towel and reserve 1 tablespoons of drippings.
Crumble bacon and set aside.
Add garlic and shrimp to skillet, sauté for 2 minutes. Add red pepper, peas *and carrots, if using*.
Cook about 2 minutes until shrimp are done. Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl; keep warm.
Lower temp to MEDIUM.
Whisk milk, flour, salt and pepper together. Add to skillet, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese, stirring until blended.
Add milk mixture to shrimp mixture, toss to combine.
Add fettuccine and half of the fresh parsley.
To serve: Sprinkle with bacon and remaining parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	568.14 Kcal (2379 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.9g	31%
Cholesterol	103.68mg	35%
Sodium	1007.89mg	42%
Potassium	296.79mg	6%
Total Carbs	75.63g	25%
Sugars	7.53g	30%
Dietary Fiber	5.13g	21%
Protein	22.71g	45%
Vitamin C	25.4mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	9.6mg	53%
Calcium	271.8mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.87 Kcal (916 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.66g	31%
Cholesterol	39.94mg	35%
Sodium	388.29mg	42%
Potassium	114.34mg	6%
Total Carbs	29.14g	25%
Sugars	2.9g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	21%
Protein	8.75g	45%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	18%
Iron	3.7mg	53%
Calcium	104.7mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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