Warm Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Warm Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad recipe for dinner tonight!
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat rotini
1/2 lb shrimp
2 large tomatoes
1 1/3 tablespoons basil
1 ounce parmesan cheese , shredded
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 2/3 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
390
Sugar
4g
Fat
17g
This Warm Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad is a simple and tasty dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend lunch. The combination of whole wheat pasta, juicy tomatoes, and succulent shrimp makes it a wholesome and flavorful meal that's also easy to customize to your liking. You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini, or use different herbs and spices to give the pasta salad a different flavor profile. The red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing add a tangy and refreshing touch to the dish, making it even more enjoyable to eat.

Instructions

1.Cook the whole wheat rotini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2.While the pasta is cooking, peel and devein the shrimp and pan-fry them until they turn pink, then set aside.
3.Cut the tomatoes into small chunks and mix them into the pasta with the basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
4.Add the cooked shrimp and shredded parmesan cheese, toss everything together, and serve immediately.

PROS

This Warm Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, full of healthy whole grains, lean protein, and vegetables.

It’s easy to make and can be served as a main dish or side salad.

The recipe can be easily scaled up or down to feed a crowd or a small family.

CONS

The shrimp may not be a suitable ingredient for those with shellfish allergies.

Some people may find the onions and garlic in the recipe too strong.

The pasta salad is best served fresh and may not store well for more than a day in the fridge.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole wheat pasta is a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and aid digestion.
Shrimp is a low-calorie, low-fat, high-protein seafood that’s also rich in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium.
The tomatoes in this recipe are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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