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Skinny Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 7, 2020
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Set sail for something new and amazing! Our better-for-you Skinny Garlic Shrimp Pasta is the perfect way to explore new flavors for the family. We've made it simple to pack a whole lot of flavor into every bite.

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  • 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.

Skinny Garlic Shrimp Pasta

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked multigrain angel hair (capellini) pasta or spaghetti
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed
  • 3 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
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

310 Calories
8g Total Fat
28g Protein
31g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
70
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
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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