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Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

You won’t need a separate pan to cook the spinach for this attractive dish. Just pour the pasta and cooking water over the spinach to blanch it. Quick and easy!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces dried whole-grain linguine, spaghetti, or vermicelli
6 ounces spinach, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled, rinsed, and patted dry
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt.

    Step 2

    Put the spinach in a large colander in the sink. Pour the pasta and cooking water over the spinach. Drain well.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and bell pepper for about 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the shrimp and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, stirring frequently.

    Step 5

    Add the pasta mixture, pepper, and salt to the shrimp mixture, stirring to combine. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 6

    (Per serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 331

    Step 8

    Total fat: 4.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 168mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 306mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 49g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 9g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 18

    Protein: 28g

    Step 19

    Calcium: 109mg

    Step 20

    Potassium: 604mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 21

    3 starch

    Step 22

    1 vegetable

    Step 23

    3 very lean meat

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