Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Whole grain spaghetti with homemade Pesto Rosso and fried shrimp. We recommend to take the frozen shrimp out of the freezer early.

Nutritional information:

Calories3094 kJ (739 kcal)
Protein54 g
Fat23 g
Carbohydrates71 g
Fiber13 g

Utensils:

pot, pasta colander, bowl, Spoon, chef's knife, spatula, cutting board, grater, non-stick frying pan

Recipe instructions:

1

Take the shrimps out of the freezer and place in a bowl with lukewarm water. Change the water after every minute until defrosted. Put the shrimps on a plate and carefully pat dry. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain and make sure to save some of the pasta water.

  • 5.3 oz Shrimp, frozen
    5.3 oz Shrimp, frozen
  • 3.5 oz Spaghetti, whole grain
    3.5 oz Spaghetti, whole grain
2

Finely chop the tomatoes and garlic and grate the Parmesan. Put the Parmesan in a small bowl.

  • 1.4 oz Tomatoes, sun-dried, in oil
    1.4 oz Tomatoes, sun-dried, in oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves (~ 0.2 oz)
    2 Garlic cloves (~ 0.2 oz)
  • 0.9 oz Parmesan cheese
    0.9 oz Parmesan cheese
3

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tomatoes and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add the shrimps, fry for an additional 2 minutes and set aside.

  • 1 tsp Olive oil
    1 tsp Olive oil
4

Add the ingredients listed below. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is creamy. Turn the hear off, add the Parmesan and shrimp and warm it with the remaining heat.

  • ½ cup Low fat milk
    ½ cup Low fat milk
  • ½ tsp Basil leaves, dried
    ½ tsp Basil leaves, dried
  • ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ground
    ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ground
  • ½ tsp Crushed pepper
    ½ tsp Crushed pepper
5

Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well. If the sauce is too dry, stir in a little of the pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Salt
    Salt
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
6

Enjoy your meal!