Creamy Shrimp & Pasta (Low Fat) Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp & Pasta (Low Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pasta; 3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and tails removed; 1 tablespoon onion powder or 1 tablespoon minced onion; 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups fat-free chicken broth; ½ cup white wine (optional); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more); ½ tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon garlic (or more); 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; ¼ cup parmigiano, grated (I like to use slightly more to taste) (optional); 1 dash black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

16 ounces pasta
3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and tails removed
1 tablespoon onion powder or 1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
½ cup white wine (optional)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
½ tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon garlic (or more)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ cup parmigiano, grated (I like to use slightly more to taste) (optional)
1 dash black pepper, to taste

1
Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting any oil and salt.
2
Drain and keep warm.
3
While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the canadian bacon, shrimp and onion powder over medium heat until the shrimp begins to turn pink, about 4 minutes.
4
While the shrimp is cooking, melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add the flour and gradually stir in the chicken broth to make a white sauce.
6
Cook until thickened and set aside.
7
If the shrimp has formed a lot of liquid, drain.
8
To the shrimp, add the wine if using, and cook 1 minute.
9
Add the red pepper flakes, basil, garlic, rosemary, and the white sauce; cook 5 minutes until thickened.
10
Toss with the cooked pasta.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pasta, 3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped, 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and tails removed, 1 tablespoon onion powder or 1 tablespoon minced onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp & Pasta (Low Fat) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Shrimp & Pasta (Low Fat)

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