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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 520
A delicious and protein-packed creamy garlic shrimp pasta that combines wholesome ingredients with bold flavors for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz high-protein chickpea or lentil rotini pasta

Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • 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
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

Vegetables

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Herbs

  • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve 1/4 cup of water.
  • Heat olive oil, season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear 2 minutes per side; set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in the same pan for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in chicken broth and Greek yogurt; stir in parmesan until smooth. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Return shrimp and pasta to the pan; toss to coat. Add reserved water if needed for desired consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional parmesan or herbs before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High-Protein, Pasta, shrimp