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Weight Watchers Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach
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Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) whole wheat penne pasta (or a lower-carb alternative)
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese (such as reduced-fat cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the reduced-fat shredded cheese, fat-free plain Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper. You can also add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the wilted spinach and return the cooked shrimp to the skillet as well.
- Pour the cheese and yogurt mixture over the pasta, shrimp, and spinach. Stir everything together until the pasta and shrimp are coated in the creamy cheese sauce.
- Heat the mixture for another 2-3 minutes, allowing everything to heat through.
- Serve the Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach hot.
WW Points (Approximate per Serving):
The points can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes, but it’s roughly 8 WW points per serving when divided into 4 servings.