Pasta with Shrimp and Beans Weight Watchers
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this healthy and flavorful Pasta with Shrimp and Beans, a perfect Weight Watchers-friendly meal packed with protein, fiber, and zesty goodness! This quick and easy recipe pairs tender whole wheat pasta with succulent shrimp, creamy cannellini beans, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce infused with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a balanced meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re counting points or just looking for a wholesome pasta dish, this light yet satisfying option is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup water from pasta cooking
Directions
Step 1
Cook the whole wheat pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Stir in the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add the cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, and the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Return the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1178.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1143.4 |
| Total Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 643.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1578.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.2g | |
| Protein 118.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 515.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2769.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories