Basil and Butter Pasta (with Shrimp)
Created by connie1 on November 18, 2013
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #11227
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry whole wheat pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1/4 cup Smart Balance (butter)
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- Fat-free half and half (2 cups, or regular half-and-half. Cream optional.)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large pan, add butter, shrimp, and garlic. Cook till shrimp is cooked and set aside.
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Step 2: Add half and half or cream.
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Step 3: Bring sauce to boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4: Add shrimp, basil, cheese, and red pepper flakes.
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Step 5: Pour sauce over pasta and toss well.
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Step 6: Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (508.8 g)
- Calories 1148.3
- Total Fat - 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.8 g
- Cholesterol - 7.9 mg
- Sodium - 205.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 247.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 13.8 g
- Sugars - 2.7 g
- Protein - 19.3 g
- Calcium - 211.7 mg
- Iron - 4.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 137.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.8 mg