Description
Shrimp Primavera Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines pasta with fresh vegetables and shrimp, making it both light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until pink and opaque.
- Add vegetables. Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Season the shrimp and vegetable mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with pasta. Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the shrimp and vegetable mixture until well mixed.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
Customize vegetables based on preference. Pairs well with white wine or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, primavera, quick meal, healthy dinner