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5 from 4 votes

Shrimp Pasta Lite

Shrimp pasta lite- angel hair pasta in light garlic wine sauce. Tossed with some tomatoes and spinach and topped with sautéed shrimp.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Shrimp Pasta Lite
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Author: Lyubomira L

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (2 servings ) uncooked pasta of your choice (I use Barilla Angel Hair)
  • 2 large tomatoes , cut into pieces or 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup spinach (packed)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 12 medium to large shrimp peeled , (tail off)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season washed and peeled shrimp with salt and pepper. Inn a skillet over medium heat sauté shrimp in olive oil until cooked through (1-2) minutes. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat add butter, tomatoes, garlic, wine, hot pepper, basil, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Just about 1/4 cup of liquid should remain.
  • Add cream and spinach, stir and cook for just about a minute. Add in shrimp.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain hot water, rinse with cold and set a side.
  • Toss cooked pasta in sauce and top with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3240IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 2.6mg