Name: Shrimp and zucchini garlic pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti; 6 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3/4 tsp salt; 8 1/2 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

429 calories

Protein: 46g; 42% of calories
Carbs: 38g; 35% of calories
Fat: 11g; 23% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Fill a large pot with water and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 9 to 11 minutes until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini slices and a pinch of salt, then cook for 4 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the zucchini. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the cooked shrimp, drained pasta, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss together with the splash of reserved pasta water for 2 minutes until the shrimp is heated through and the pasta is well coated. Done when heated through, 145°F.

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