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Supremely Satisfying Shrimp & Vegetable Fettuccine Alfredo

This is a super-fast meal to make. The ingredients can be prepped while you’re bringing the pasta water to a boil. But the best thing about this comfort pasta dish is it’s quite healthy, thanks to the use of 2% evaporated milk instead of heavy cream (and you won’t even notice the difference).

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March 26th, 2012

By LeeAnne Wright

Servings
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time
Prep to table time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • ½ lb whole-grain wheat fettuccine
  • 3 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 can 2% evaporated milk (370 mL)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups tiny broccoli florets
  • 2 cups sliced peppers (red and orange)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ lb peeled shrimp
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 oz finely micro-planed Parmesan cheese (1 cup loosely packed)
Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine for 9 minutes or until it is al dente. (If you bite into a piece, there will be a pinhead of white uncooked starch in the middle.)

  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, cornstarch and evaporated milk.

  3. In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add broccoli and sauté for 2 minutes. Add milk mixture to pan and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer. Add peppers and garlic, continuing to simmer.

  4. Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 1 cup cooking water.

  5. Add pasta to the skillet, stirring to incorporate. Add shrimp, green onions and cheese. Cook over low heat, tossing pasta with tongs to combine, until sauce coats pasta and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Stir in reserved pasta cooking water a quarter cup at a time until sauce loosens. (The sauce may look rather thin but will gradually thicken as pasta is served.)

  7. Divide pasta among 6 bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrients Per Serving

326 calories, 9 g fat, 329 mg calcium, 463 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 19 g protein. High source of fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A, B12, C and D, calcium and selenium. Good source of iron

Supremely Satisfying Shrimp & Vegetable Fettuccine Alfredo
Photography by John Cullen