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Skinny Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

A restaurant-inspired Italian pasta favorite still tastes rich and flavorful in this “skinny” version of garlic shrimp pasta. At just 310 calories per serving, it’s a better-for-you choice that taste so much better than a frozen low-calorie dinner ever can. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 21, 2018

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

oz uncooked multigrain angel hair (capellini) pasta or spaghetti

cups fresh baby spinach leaves

1 1/2

cups halved cherry tomatoes

teaspoons olive oil

medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1 1/2

lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2

cup dry white wine or Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

tablespoons butter

Steps

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1

In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of the oil. Cover to keep warm.
2

While pasta is cooking, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes.
3

Stir in wine, broth, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and butter until butter is melted. Add shrimp mixture to pasta mixture in saucepan; toss to mix.

Expert Tips

Look for 41/50 count shrimp, which are a good size to team up with cherry tomatoes and other chopped veggies. Boost the nutrition without adding calories by including halved sugar snap peas or quartered artichoke hearts (packed in water).
Whole-grain pastas do take a little longer to cook but are still tender and offer more dietary fiber than bleached-flour pastas.
A small sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese would add lots of flavor without adding a significant amount of fat.
Finish off each serving with a generous handful of chopped fresh herbs.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 310
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 165mg; 56%
Sodium: 260mg; 11%
Potassium: 480mg; 14%
Total Carbohydrate: 31g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 3g
Protein: 28g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 50%; 50%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Healthy shrimp pasta recipes sometimes skimp on flavor, but not this clever recipe from Betty Crocker Kitchens. We’ve figured out how to keep Italian-restaurant-style taste in this skinny take on garlic shrimp pasta. From now on, you can skip buying lower-calorie frozen dinners and treat yourself to a homemade meal, instead—you deserve it! In addition to its great taste, you’ll love the nutrition this tasty dish serves up. This smarter version is a healthier choice that has 4 grams of fiber, 28 grams of protein, and a whopping 50 percent of your RDA for Vitamin A. If you’re interested in healthy shrimp recipes and healthy pasta recipes, you can find traditional favorites, easy-prep options and modern news twists in Betty’s collection of Best Shrimp Pastas.