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 June 13, 2019

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

Finish off each serving with a generous handful of chopped fresh herbs.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of pasta before serving.
Medium shrimp are a good size to team up with cherry tomatoes and other veggies in this dish.
Whole-grain pastas do take a little longer to cook so be sure to follow package directions for doneness.

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

Skinny shrimp pasta recipes sometimes skimp on flavor, but not this clever recipe from the 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! If you’re interested in more shrimp and pasta recipes, you can find traditional favorites, easy-prep options and modern news twists in Betty’s collection of Best Shrimp Pastas.