Shrimp Linguine Marinara Recipe
Shrimp Linguine Marinara is a delicious and spicy Italian style recipe for an any week night meal. Shrimp, pasta, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and cayenne pepper combine for an easy, spicy and delicious meal. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low carbohydrates, low sugars, diabetic friendly and Weight Watchers (7) PointsPlus recipe.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb (12 oz) linguine, uncooked
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Italian salad dressing
- 1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 lb uncooked medium size shrimp, peeled (tails left on), deveined
- Grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)
Directions
- Cook linguine as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir the minced garlic in salad dressing in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, parsley and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Add shrimp, pasta and reserved cooking water to the sauce mixture in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 191g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 311 | |
| Calories from Fat 50 | 16% |
| Total Fat 5.63g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.16g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium 486mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 44.92g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 9.03g | 6% |
| Protein 18.74g | 30% |
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