Rotini with Shrimp and Corn

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
6 oz whole grain Rotini2 ears corn on the cob, kernels removed3 tsp Olive Oil1.5 garlic Cloves, slivered 1.5 large tomatoes, dicedSalt to tastePepper to taste1/4 cup packed fresh Basil1 pound large shrimp, peeed and devined
Directions
Cook Rotini according to the directions on package, omiting the salt if desired and adding the corn for the last 3 minutes of the cooking time.

Heat 1.5 tsp of the oil in skillet. Add the garlic and cook stirriung frequently, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt,and pepper; bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juice, 3 minuters. Stir in the basil.

Drain the rotini and corn, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Return the rotini and corn to the pasta pot; stir in the tomato mixture.

Wipe the skillet clean. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt if desired. Heat 1.5 tsp of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook just umtil pink, about 1 minute on each side. Add the reserved pasta cooking water and bring to a boil. Transfer the shrimp mixture to the pasta pot and mix well.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KINISUE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 204.3
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,340.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 25.2 g

Member Reviews
  • HARPEMB
    My family loved this recipe and I will definitely make it again. I added about 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes just to add a little heat and had to leave out the basil as my husband doesn't like anything green in his food. Very good! - 7/6/10
  • VICIOUS421
    Loved it - 6/7/10

    Reply from KINISUE (6/7/10)
    Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have.