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High Protein Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and protein-packed creamy garlic shrimp pasta made with high-protein chickpea or lentil rotini, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz high-protein chickpea or lentil rotini pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve 1/4 cup of water.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 2 minutes per side; set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in the same skillet for 1 minute, then whisk in chicken broth and Greek yogurt.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese, add spinach, and cook until wilted; return shrimp and pasta, toss to coat, adding reserved water if needed.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan or red pepper flakes as desired.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta, Protein, shrimp