Spicy pasta with shrimp

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat rotini
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 12 ounces shrimp, de-veined & tails removed
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & set aside.

Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter & shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turns pink. If using pre-cooked shrimp, saute 2-3 minutes until heated through. Transfer shrimp to a bowl & set aside.

Add crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, & italian seasoning to the pan. Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or so until fragrant and heated through. Add cottage cheese. Cover & simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Add shrimp back to pan and stir to combine. Toss with cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition analysis per serving: 260 calories, 6 g fat, 16 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 490 mg sodium