PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BEANS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

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Although I changed this recipe a bit from the original printed in Weight Watchers Mix It and Match It - I don't think the points have changed. Points are about 7 per serving.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb whole wheat spaghetti
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beans, rinced and drained (I used black beans but any beans would work well)
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain.
  • While spaghetti is cooking, in a skillet over medium high heat heat oil.
  • Add onion, garlic and mushrooms (3-5 minutes).
  • Stir in beans, shrimp, broth, lemon juice and red pepper; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer covered for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.
  • In a large bowl toss shrimp mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with basil and toss again.

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