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Winter Pesto Pasta w/Shrimp




Source of Recipe


National Pasta Association


List of Ingredients




12 oz Fettuccine, uncooked
1 c Chopped fresh kale
-- stems removed
1/2 c Fresh basil leaves
2 Garlic cloves; halved
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 ts Salt
1 c Plain, non-fat yogurt
1 ts Vegetable oil
1 lb Medium shrimp
-- peeled and deveined
1 md Red bell pepper
- cut into bite-size pieces


Recipe



Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, puree kale, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir in yogurt.

Place oil in large skillet. Saute the shrimp and red bell pepper in the skillet over medium-low heat for 4 minutes or until shrimp is bright pink and cooked through.

When pasta is done, drain well and transfer it to a serving bowl. Add the kale mixture and toss well. Add shrimp and bell pepper, tossing gently. Serve immediately.

SERVES 4

Each serving provides: 798 Calories; 50.4 g Protein; 130 g Carbohydrates; 6.9 g Fat; 179 mg Cholesterol; 410 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 8%