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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Shrimp Pasta Lite
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Author: Lyubomira L
- 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
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.
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