Pasta With Spinach, Nutmeg, And Shrimp Recipe

Name: Pasta With Spinach, Nutmeg, And Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 1/2 cups chopped vidalia onions or 2 1/2 cups other sweet onion; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup dry vermouth; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 1/2 cups chopped vidalia onions or 2 1/2 cups other sweet onion
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well; return to pan. Stir in spinach; toss well until spinach wilts.
2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp from pan; set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
3
Stir in broth, vermouth, and rind. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 8 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and pepper; remove from heat. Add shrimp and onion mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine.
4
Nutritional Information: CALORIES 496(21% from fat); FAT 11.8g (sat 5.6g,mono 2.7g,poly 1.2g); PROTEIN 35.3g; CHOLESTEROL 197mg; CALCIUM 150mg; SODIUM 685mg; FIBER 4.8g; IRON 14.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 59.2g.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta, 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Spinach, Nutmeg, And Shrimp 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.

Pasta With Spinach, Nutmeg, And Shrimp

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