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Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp
Yields5 Servings
DifficultyIntermediatePrep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
 8 oz Angel Hair Pastawhole wheat
 4 cups Water
 8 oz Shrimpcooked, without tail, frozen
 16 oz Tomatoesdiced
 1 tsp Olive Oil
 3 cloves
 1 tsp Oreganodry
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 leaves Italian Parsley
1

Boil pasta in water, following package instructions. Rinse and drain pasta and set aside.

2

In a sauté pan, on medium high heat, add oil and sauté garlic for 2 minutes.

3

Add diced tomatoes; cover and simmer until tomatoes are tender, and it is the consistency of a sauce.

4

Add oregano, salt and shrimp.

5

Cook for 5 minutes until shrimp are tender.

6

Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and serve shrimp over pasta garnished with parsley leaves.

Chef's Tip:

To reduce the sodium content further, use fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined. Wash thoroughly with water until the shrimp smell has been removed. Add to the tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked and tails have curled.




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Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

1 cup (250g)


Amount per serving
Calories240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g

Vitamin A 15mcg2%
Vitamin C 20mg23%
Calcium 4mg1%
Iron 15mg84%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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