Shrimp and Pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
7 oz. cooked frozen shrimp3 tbsp. olive oil1/2 box whole wheat pasta (about 6.5 oz. dry)3 cups mixed frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot blend is good)1 cup shredded cheese (pizza blend, or fiesta blend is good)1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Makes 8 servings

1. Thaw shrimp in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes

2. Thaw vegetables in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes

3. Set water to boil for pasta, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to water: cook per directions on package

4. Drain shrimp and vegetables, keep them separate

5. Remove tails from shrimp

6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in 10 inch skillet

7. Saute shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes.

8. Add vegetables to skillet with shrimp. Cover and cook additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occassionally. Season to taste (salt and garlic are good. For something with a bit of kick, Cajun seasonings work well)

9. Combine pasta, shrimp and vegetables in 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in cheeses. Serve hot.



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Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELLCHILD2.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 218.3
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.4 mg
  • Sodium: 230.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 12.3 g

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