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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Pirate Pasta from Parents mag- big hit with the kids..very easy

Pirate Pasta


Pirate Pasta
Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8

  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 231
  • Protein(gm)12
  • Carbohydrate(gm)36
  • Fat, total(gm)5
  • Cholesterol(mg)55
  • Saturated fat(gm)1
  • Monosaturated fat(gm)3
  • Dietary Fiber, total(gm)5
  • Sugar, total(gm)2
  • Vitamin A(IU)1166
  • Vitamin C(mg)9
  • Thiamin(mg)0
  • Riboflavin(mg)0
  • Niacin(mg)1
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6)(mg)0
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12)(µg)0
  • Sodium(mg)136
  • Potassium(mg)64
  • Calcium(DV %)30
  • Iron(DV %)3

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
  • 1 13 1/4 ounce package dried whole grain pasta shells
  • 2 4 ounce package frozen cooked tiny shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 5 ounce package fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Sea salt and pepper
Make It 1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the shrimp the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add spinach. Cook, tossing with tongs, for 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and juice.
3. Add spinach mixture to pasta mixture in pot. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with additional olive oil, if desired.
 
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins

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