Pesto Shrimp Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1 lb) package penne pasta , cooked according to the package
1 (7 oz) container of refrigerated pesto sauce, divided (or make 1 if you like )
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 zucchini , quartered lengthwise and slice about 2 cups
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and divined
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Toss the hot penne pasta with 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce. Put pasta on large platter and cover to keep warm.
Over medium high heat, cook the peppers and onion in oil 8 minutes. Add the zucchini, shrimp and salt; cook for 8 more minutes or until the shrimp are opaque, stirring frequently.
Top the pasta with mixture; add the remaining pesto and toss.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.72 Kcal (1217 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.31g	28%
Cholesterol	34.3mg	11%
Sodium	964.38mg	40%
Potassium	89.07mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.29g	8%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.28g	13%
Protein	7.57g	15%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.9mg	38%
Calcium	40.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.08 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.22g	28%
Cholesterol	22.9mg	11%
Sodium	643.8mg	40%
Potassium	59.46mg	2%
Total Carbs	15.55g	8%
Sugars	1.38g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	13%
Protein	5.05g	15%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	4.6mg	38%
Calcium	27.1mg	4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.7

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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