Pirate Pasta
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Add extra fun to family dinner time with this delicious pasta recipe, which brings together healthy whole grain pasta, spinach, and shrimp.
Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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113.25-ounce package dried whole grain pasta shellssee savings
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24-ounce packages frozen cooked tiny shrimpsee savings
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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings
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3cloves garlic, mincedsee savings
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15-ounce package fresh baby spinachsee savings
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1 teaspoonfinely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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3 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
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Sea salt and peppersee savings
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Directions
1.
In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the shrimp the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and return to pot.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add spinach. Cook, tossing with tongs, for 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and juice.
3.
Add spinach mixture to pasta mixture in pot. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with additional olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 231, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 136 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, Calcium 3 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 24%, Vitamin C 15%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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