An exclusive sneak peak into one of the recipes from our Move Together Spring Challenge! This is a "clean out the fridge" friendly meal. You can swap the fresh peppers and peas for frozen mixed vegetables, and use any pasta shape you have on hand. Its hearty, balanced, and easy to customize with what you have on hand!
Servings: 4
Serving Size: ~2.5 cups (330g)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz whole wheat penne, dry (224g)
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided (3g)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (14g)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (9g)
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips (240g)
- 8 oz snow peas, sliced (227g)
- 1 lb shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined, tail-off (454g)
- Juice of ½ lemon (20g)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (0.5g)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (1g)
Optional toppings:
Fresh herbs (parsley, basil), lemon juice, bread crumbs, olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with ½ tsp of salt.
- While the water is coming to a boil, prep the vegetables.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Add the snow peas and shrimp, cook for about 1-2 minutes, then turn the heat off. Note: The shrimp will not be cooked if turned off within 1 minute, but will continue cooking once the pasta is added.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- If the sauté pan is large enough, add the pasta. If not, add the pasta back to the pot you boiled it in and add in the sautéed shrimp and vegetables.
- Turn the pasta on medium heat. Add the lemon juice and about ⅓ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the water creates a light, glossy sauce. Add more pasta water a few tablespoons at a time as needed.
- Season with the other ½ tsp salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Divide into 4 bowls and enjoy!
NUTRITION:
370 calories | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Carbs: 47g | Fiber: 7g
Vegetarian: swap the shrimp for a plant-based seafood or meat substitute, extra-firm tofu cubes, or white beans.
Gluten-free: swap whole wheat penne for your favorite gluten-free pasta, rice, or quinoa.
