garlic pasta with shrimp & vegetables. diabetic

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Mar 19, 2016

A garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper make a satisfying summer meal. Try it with slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Rate
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings, about 2 cups each

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp, 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, light
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see tip; optional)

How To Make garlic pasta with shrimp & vegetables. diabetic

  • Step 1
    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.
  • Step 2
    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).
  • Step 3
    Tip: To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

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