Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Last Updated on 2025-10-13 by Team Ideas24

Yield: 4

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

If you love garlic bread then you'll surely love this pasta recipe.

Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
  • ÂĽ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
Step 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 (if using).

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 361Total Fat 5.6gCholesterol 109mgSodium 949mgCarbohydrates 53.3gFiber 10.2gSugar 14gProtein 28g
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Category: Main course

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