Shrimp and Zucchini with Bowties in Light Tomato Sauce (courtesy of Gina's Skinny Recipes)

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, shelled and deviened6 oz uncooked bowtie pasta3 cloves garlic, sliced thin2 shallots, diced1 zucchini, julienned or cubed2 tomatoes, diced1 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup fat free chicken broth1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely choppedcooking spray1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)salt and fresh pepper
Directions
Cook pasta according to package instructions.

While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet until very hot. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to hot skillet. Saute for about 1 minute, until almost cooked through and remove from heat. Set shrimp aside.

Add olive oil to the pan, lower heat to medium, add shallots and garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, and cook about 1 minute. Add zucchini, saute another minute. Add chicken broth, red pepper flakes and mix well. Return shrimp to the pan and simmer 30 seconds.

When pasta is cooked to al dente, drain in a colander and add pasta to sauce. Mix well with the sauce and adjust salt and pepper. Add chopped parsley and serve. Top with some really good grated cheese!

Yields a little over 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Servings: 3 • Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 440 • Points: 5.5 ww points

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LACYMEDLIN.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 425.2
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 230.5 mg
  • Sodium: 388.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
  • Protein: 39.5 g

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