Shrimp and Pea Pasta
This shrimp and pea pasta is the ultimate comfort food dish that's quick to make and tastes absolutely divine. Perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 lb defrosted shrimp preferable with shells and tails removed
- 1 bag of frozen peas mine was 16oz which was A LOT of peas but I liked it that way
- 1 can of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to the package.
- While preparing the pasta heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shrimp. Sauté until the shrimp just turn pink.2 teaspoon olive oil, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 lb defrosted shrimp
- Add the bag of frozen peas and mix in until defrosting.1 bag of frozen peas
- In a small bowl whisk the broth and flour together. Add it to the skillet and bring it to a boil. Add the lemon thyme and lemon juice.1 can of chicken broth, 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, Kosher salt, Fresh ground pepper
- By this time the spaghetti should be done. Add the drained spaghetti and stir all together allowing the pasta to be coated in the slightly thickened sauce.8 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
- I got 5 servings about this size and the leftovers were delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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