Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and cleaned

• Salt, to taste

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 lemon, juice and zest

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 3 tbsp parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup pasta water

• 1/4 cup parmesan, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti according to package instructions until tender. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Cook the Shrimp: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through (internal temperature of 125ºF).

3. Add Flavors: Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Cook and stir for another 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant. Add the chopped parsley.

4. Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the shrimp and melted butter mixture. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the pasta and thicken the sauce.

5. Serve: Serve immediately, topped with shredded parmesan.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6

• Calories: 290 kcal

• Total Fat: 10 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Trans Fat: 0 g

• Cholesterol: 135 mg

• Sodium: 460 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 32 g

• Dietary Fiber: 7 g

• Sugars: 2 g

• Protein: 21 g