Shrimp Whole Wheat Pasta with Greens

Recipe is contributed by Ms Toh Yun Xuan, former Nutritionist at the Singapore Heart Foundation

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Whole wheat dried pasta, 340g
• Peeled cooked shrimps, 28 whole
• Red pepper flakes (optional), ½ tsp
• Reduced sodium cooking salt, ½ tsp
• Black pepper, Few grinds
• Rice bran oil, 4 tsp
• Garlic, 4 cloves (crushed)
• Cherry tomatoes, 250g (halved)
• Spinach, 240g (chopped)
• Fresh basil, ½ cup (chopped)
• Lemon juice, 4 tbsp

Method

1. Cook and prepare the pasta as directed on the packaging. Then, set aside.
2. Mix the shrimps, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Use a non-stick pan and heat the oil over a medium fire.
4. Add in the garlic and cook till fragrant or golden brown.
5. Sir-fry the spinach for 1 minute, then add in the cherry tomatoes and stir-fry for another minute.
6. Add in the shrimps and cook for around 1 to 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
7. Divide the pasta into 4 portions.
8. Pour the shrimps mixture, basil and lemon juice onto the pasta, toss to combine and serve.

Nutrients per serving
Energy: 398 kcal
Protein: 25g
Total Fat (Saturated Fat): 7g (1g)
Cholesterol: 92mg
Carbohydrates: 57g
Sodium: 473mg
Dietary Fibre: 12g