Name: Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti; 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt; 1.5 cups nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt; 0.25 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip; optional)

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

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Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper for a fresh, satisfying summer meal. Serve with: Slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ cups nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip; optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
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. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts (if using).

Tips

Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Look for shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.

To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361	Calories
6g	Fat
53g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Vitamin A 3526IU	71%
Vitamin C 75mg	83%
Folate 255mcg	64%
Sodium 949mg	41%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 128mg	30%
Potassium 827mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.