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Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Two Stars Guiding Stars

  • Servings:

    4 (422 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

The creamy sauce for this pasta is based on plain yogurt, giving it a tangy that pairs perfectly with garlic and lemon juice for a robust sauce that perfectly complements asparagus and red peppers. If you don't love dealing with shrimp, replace it with your favorite Guiding Stars-earning fish, such as tilapia or catfish.Tip: To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant (2-4 minutes).
6 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti
12 oz. shrimp, deveined and halved
1 bunch asparagus, sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup peas
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, less 2 minutes.
2. To the undrained spaghetti, add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper, and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked (2-4 minutes). Drain well.
3. Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (422 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 367 kcal (18%)
Calories from Fat 67 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 7 g (11%)
Saturated Fat 2 g (10%)
Cholesterol 113 mg (38%)
Sodium 1283 mg (53%)
Total Carbohydrates 52 g (17%)
Dietary Fiber 9 g (37%)
Protein 27 g (46%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 70 mg (77%)
Minerals
Calcium 276 mg (21%)
Iron 5 mg (29%)
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