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Lemon Shrimp Fettuccine

Lemon Shrimp Fettuccine

Dinner time will go swimmingly with this seafood favorite served over warm, whole grain pasta and veggies.


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Here's the skinny:

8 ounces dried fettuccine > 8 ounces dried whole wheat or spinach fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter > 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth plus 1/2 cup whipping cream > 1 cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt > 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) > 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Nutritional Highlights

Calories
550  (before)

390  (after)
Total Fat
21 g (before)

5 g (after)
Saturated Fat
12  (before)

1  (after)
Sodium
1030 mg (before)

480 mg (after)
Dietary Fiber
4 g (before)

7 g (after)
Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 Servings

8 ounces dried whole wheat or spinach fettuccine
2 teaspoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound medium shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
1 cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

4 slices whole grain baguette-style French bread (optional)


Nutritional Information

1 1/2 cups: Calories 390 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g; Cholesterol 170mg; Sodium 480mg; Total Carbohydrate 52g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 6g); Protein 35g % Daily Value Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 10%; Iron 30% Exchanges 3 1/2 Starch, 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 0 Fat Carbohydrate Choices 3 1/2