Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

2 tsp olive oil

6 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup spinach, packed

4 ounces pasta, whole wheat

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Directions

Combine cream and garlic in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, about 10 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until pink, about 3 minutes.

Add the sauce, pasta; toss to coat.

Add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Finally, add in spinach until wilted

Divide among 4 bowls and sprinkle with basil.

Notes

A creamy, rich, and easy to make sauce to mix up your pasta dishes!

Serves 2-3

1/2 total recipe:

1.25 servings protein '

2.5 servings fat

1.75 servings carbs