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So… you find yourself swimsuit shopping, yet are craving comforting pasta dishes in between dressing rooms. What do you do?

Starve yourself? Give in to piles of pasta, then buy the XXL swimsuit that comes down to your knees?? Neither.

Do what I do and enjoy your pasta with a lightened-up version of your favorite decadent cream sauce.

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I’m sharing my alfredo-like lemon cream sauce today, that incorporates less then half the parmesan cheese of normal alfredo sauce, low fat milk instead of cream, fresh lemon and herbs, and a secret ingredient.

Adding just a touch of low fat cream cheese, know as Neufchatel, helps to thicken the sauce so you get the same luxurious feel as a heavier cream sauce, yet with only a fraction of the fat and calories.

YAY!

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This Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce is not only lighter than normal, it’s completely irresistible.

I roasted shrimp in the oven while making the pasta and lemon cream sauce. Yes, I could have sautéed the shrimp in the skillet. But honestly, roasted shrimp just tastes better than seared shrimp. Trust me.

Once the pasta has had a few minutes to bathe in the lemon cream sauce, I tossed in the gorgeous pink roasted shrimp.

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And there you have it.

Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce. A lighter, healthier pasta dish that can be made in minutes, and will satisfy any noodle craving.

I used organic Fusilli Col Buco pasta for this dish, but you could certainly swap out whole grain pasta, or even gluten free pasta.

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Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce is a dish you can enjoy all spring and summer without a stitch of guilt!

 

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Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Light and healthy Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce. A rich creamy pasta dish that is light on the hips.
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/4 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound DeLallo Fusilli Col Buco #101
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat Neufchatel cheese
  • 1 1/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs I used equal parts thyme, parsley and dill

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the shrimp out on in. Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil, then salt and pepper liberally. Once the oven is hot, roast the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, until they are pink. Take them out of the oven while the are still in the C shape, not O shape. (O is for overcooked.)
  • Meanwhile, place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instruction.
  • Once you drop the pasta in the boiling water, place the butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add the low-fat cream cheese. Whisk to soften the cheese, then whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer. Whisk the lemon juice and parmesan into the sauce. Then stir in the fresh herbs.
  • Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, drain and add to the sauce. Toss well to coat and let the pasta simmer in the sauce for a couple minutes to thicken. Then turn off the heat. Mix in the roasted shrimp and serve immediately.

Notes

As the pasta cools, the sauce may start to tighten up. If the pasta dries out, stir in 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 335mg, Sodium: 1178mg, Potassium: 321mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 320IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 360mg, Iron: 3.6mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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