Creamy Garlic Pasta With Shrimp

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
• 12 ounces shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup peas
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups nonfat yogurt or 1 1/2 cups low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Recipe

• 1 boil large pot of water and boil pasta for 2 minutes less than directions state. add shrimp and asparagus, bell pepper and peas. cook until the pasta is tender and shrimp are cooked (2-4 minutes more).
• 2 mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. serve sprinkled with pine nuts.