Whole Wheat Pasta with Shrimp and Kale

  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
8 oz (1/2 Lb) - Whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked 10 Cups - Kale leaves, washed and torn in to salad size pieces.4 tsp - Olive oil1 Cup - Onions, diced4 Cloves - Garlic, chopped finely1 Lb - Shrimp, peeled, deveined2 Cups - Grape tomatoes, halved1/2 tsp - Kosher salt (optional)1/2 Cup - Fresh basil, thinly sliced1/2 Cup - Shredded parmesan cheeseFresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Serving Size: 5 small servings
1. Add pasta to lightly salted, boiling water. Boil about 6 minutes or as directed on package.
2. At the same time, place the kale in to a large pot with a lid. Add about a 1/3 of a cup of water, cover and steam on med/high heat for about 5 minutes. Keep covered and set aside.
3. Drain pasta, return to the pot to keep warm. Set aside.
4. In a large pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
5. Once oil is hot, add onions, toss for about 2 min.
6. Add the shrimp and garlic, toss about 2 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes steamed kale and salt. Use tongs to toss until shrimp is completely cooked.
8. Add everything to the pasta, using tongs to evenly incorporate all of the ingredients.
9. Transfer to serving dishes. Top with basil and parmesan. Season with pepper.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 399.3
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 145.8 mg
  • Sodium: 487.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
  • Protein: 31.2 g

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