This is a quick and easy pasta dish perfect for a weeknight’s supper.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients
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Dry whole wheat pasta |
3 cups (750 mL)
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Olive oil |
1 Tbsp (15 mL)
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Chicken breast, diced |
1 (1/2 lb/250 g)
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Diced red onion |
¼ cup (60 mL)
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Cloves of garlic |
3
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Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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1 cup (250 mL)
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Shrimp, peeled
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10 medium
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Fresh baby spinach, washed
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1 cup (250 mL)
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Finely chopped fresh basil
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1 Tbsp (15 mL) or 1/2 tsp (5 mL) dried
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Pepper
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1 tsp (5 mL)
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Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp (5 mL)
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Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large fry pan over medium heat.
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Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until fully cooked.
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Add the red onion, garlic, and tomato and sauté for 5 minutes.
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Add the shrimp and spinach and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove from the heat and toss in the basil, pepper and cheese. Serve immediately over the pasta.
Source: Recipe reprinted with permission of Dietitians of Canada from Simply Great Food, published by Robert Rose Inc, 2007
Nutrition Information per serving 1 cup chicken and shrimp mixture and 1 1/2 cups pasta:
Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 60 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrate: 67 g
Fibre: 9 g
Sodium: 190 mg
Calcium: 105 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Last Update – August 15, 2017