Name: Shrimp and Avocado-Cream Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined small shrimp; 2 ounces multigrain or whole wheat farfalle pasta (3/4 cup); 1.25 cups fresh spinach leaves; 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves; 0.5 medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped; 0.25 cup fat-free half-and-half; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into matchstick-size pieces; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Shrimp and Avocado-Cream Pasta

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This recipe has a tasty secret: the creamy sauce is made with nutritious avocado! Mix it together with multigrain pasta for a healthy dinner option.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 21, 2018

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

6 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined small shrimp
2 ounces multigrain or whole wheat farfalle pasta (3/4 cup)
1 ¼ cups fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
½ medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped
¼ cup fat-free half-and-half
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a food processor combine 1/4 cup of the spinach, the basil, avocado, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add sweet pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until the shrimp are opaque. Stir in the pureed spinach mixture and the reserved pasta water; heat through. Remove from the heat. Add the remaining 1 cup spinach, the tomatoes, and the cooked pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
8g	Fat
32g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g	49%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Vitamin A 4572IU	91%
Vitamin C 74mg	82%
Folate 65mcg	16%
Sodium 500mg	22%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 85mg	20%
Potassium 741mg	16%

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.