Light Seafood Pasta Alfredo

Kiki-kins's Note:

I did this last night and it was delish!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• ½ cup light cream cheese
• ½ cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 6 ounces raw shrimp
• 3 ounces smoked salmon
• ½ cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta, and keep warm.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt light cream cheese with milk. Bring to simmer until thickens slightly.
3. Add basil. Add shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp is starting to get a bit pink.
4. Dice or julienne smoked salmon. Add to mix. Warm through.
5. Add cooked pasta and stir in sauce.
6. Add parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Judy in WA Chef #763912]

Hi Kiki-kins: I do this al the time. It is delish. If I don't have cream cheese i use light sour cream (Smart Balance has a terrific one out now). I also throw a few chopped veggies ( whatever I have in the fridge) into the pasta water for the last 4-5 mins of cooking (with the pasta). and I have veggies with it as well. I have also used this basic recipe with chicken or Italian sausage. don't forget the sauteed mushrooms and onions. Thanks for posting Judy in WA