Shrimp-Sauced Spaghetti
Recipe from
Diabetic Living
Instead of using ground beef or sausage in spaghetti sauce, try shrimp. It makes for a delicious low-fat pasta dinner.
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
35 mins
Ingredients
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6 ouncesdried whole wheat or multigrain spaghettisee savings
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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings
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12 ouncesmedium shrimp, peeled and deveinedsee savings
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3 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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2 14-1/2-ounce cansno-salt-added diced tomatoessee savings
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3 tablespoonstomato pastesee savings
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1 tablespoonchopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basilsee savings
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1 tablespoonchopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oreganosee savings
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1 tablespoondrained caperssee savings
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1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakessee savings
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Chopped fresh basil (optional)see savings
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.
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Add the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 324, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch 2, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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