THE BEST SKINNY SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA BAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (6-ounce) can 2% evaporated milk
1 ounce light cream cheese
1/4 cup chicken broth, or more, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• To make the alfredo sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more chicken broth as needed until desired consistency is reached.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
• Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine shrimp, pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes and alfredo sauce. Add pasta mixture to prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan.
• Place into oven and bake until golden brown and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Source :https://damndelicious.net/2014/08/06/shrimp-alfredo-pasta-bake/

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Servings Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579.3Calories from Fat 193.5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.5g33%

Saturated Fat 9.1g46%

Trans Fat 0.3g

Cholesterol 253.0mg84%

Sodium 583.9mg24%

Total Carbohydrate 58.5g20%

Dietary Fiber 6.8g27%

Sugars 4.9g

Protein 41.9g84%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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