430 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated, 0.6g omega-3), 185mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 44g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 32g protein, 15% vitamin A, 25% vitamin C, 15% calcium, 20% iron
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high, add the shrimp and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon zest, basil and salt and pepper to taste and cook an additional 3 minutes. Top evenly with the cheese. Place the skillet in the oven under a low broiler and broil until the cheese begins to turn brown, about 4 minutes. Divide the pasta evenly between 4 pasta bowls and top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley as desired.
*If you do not have a cast iron skillet use any large skillet with an oven-safe handle.
Source: Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com
I know that shrimp and other fish are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats – but now I’m seeing omega-3s in all sorts of products in the grocery store. Does this mean that if I eat these other foods it’s not as important to eat my 2 servings of seafood a week?
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John D.
Austin, TX
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