Sun Dried Tomato Spaghetti W/ Shrimp
Sun Dried Tomato Spagetti With Shrimp, Fresh Parsley, Almonds, And Parmesan
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 25 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 590/ Protein 17g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EasyINGREDIENTS: Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Parsley, Spaghetti, 2 TBSP Cream Cheese, 1 TBSP Vegetable Bouillon Paste, Parmesean Cheese, Sliced Almonds
Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Finely chop sun dried tomatoes
Peel and mince garlic
Halve grape tomatoes. Place in a small bowl with a drizzle of oil, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Pick parsley leaves from stem. Finely chop leaves
Step 2: Cook Pasta
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot
Cook for 11 minutes
Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain
Step 3: Toast Almonds
While pasta cooks, heat a large dry pan over medium heat
Add Almonds, and cook stirring often for 4 minutes
Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl
Step 4: Make Sauce
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for almonds over medium heat
Add sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Cook for 2 minutes
Stir in vegetables bouillion paste, 1/3 cup of plain water
Bring to a simmer
Cook for 2 minutes
Reduce heat to low, whisk in cream cheese until fully incorporated
Step 5: Finish Pasta
Stir grape tomatoes into pan with sauce
Add drained spaghetti, half the parmesean, and 1 TBSP of butter
Toss to combine
Stir in half the chopped parsley
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Divide pasta between shallow bowls
Top with toasted almonds, remaining parmesean, and remaining chopped parsley
Serve hot and enjoy!