Thin Spaghetti With Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) box thin spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 cups chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and bay leaf; saute 5 to 6 minutes. Add shrimp, and saute 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until wine evaporates.
  3. Add tomatoes to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
  4. Transfer spaghetti to a serving dish, and top with shrimp mixture. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

688 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.5g 33% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 87.2g 32% DV
Fiber 18.7g 67% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10006mg 100% DV
Potassium 740.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 113.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 33.6mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 357mg 27% DV
Iron 17.7mg 98% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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