Pasta With Shrimp and Beans (Weight Watchers)

Submitted by ellie_

"Although I changed this recipe a bit from the original printed in Weight Watchers Mix It and Match It - I don't think the points have changed. Points are about 7 per serving."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb whole wheat spaghetti
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beans, rinced and drained (I used black beans but any beans would work well)
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, sliced

directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain.
2. While spaghetti is cooking, in a skillet over medium high heat heat oil.
3. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms (3-5 minutes).
4. Stir in beans, shrimp, broth, lemon juice and red pepper; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer covered for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.
5. In a large bowl toss shrimp mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with basil and toss again.

Reviews

[Kayne]

Thank you, Ellie, it was great. I loved it. I halved the quantities, since it is only me and my DH, and I used a full 15oz can of red kidney beans. It was extremely easy, and I loved it. Thanks again. Kaybe

 

[weekend cooker]

A nice lunch yesterday. The reason I gave it four stars is because the directions in step three confused me. Whether it took 3-5 minutes to do this step, or if I was supposed to wait 3-5 minutes for step 3. Nonetheless, it was a nice light dinner for us, and I did not adjust anything. Made for new zaar tag.