Mediterranean Seafood Pasta and Strawberries Recipe

Delight in the flavors of the Mediterranean Sea with this simple, healthful dish that is sure to satisfy any seafood lover.

Shrimp, scallops and pasta share the stage in this recipe that is low in fat, but definitely not lacking in flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 cup fresh yellow squash
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 oz. scallops
• 3 oz. fresh or frozen medium-sized, shrimp
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil
• 2 oz. pasta, whole wheat
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh, grated Parmesan cheese

Also Include
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

Cook pasta per package directions, omitting any salt; drain and reserve about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the pasta water; set aside. Mince garlic; rinse all vegetables and herbs. Chop squash, tomato, parsley and basil; set aside. Heat oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic 2-3 minutes. If using fresh shrimp, peel, devein, rinse and pat dry. Defrost, rinse and pat dry if using frozen shrimp. Rinse and pat dry the scallops.

Add shrimp, scallops, squash and bell pepper to saucepan; cook about 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque. Add cooked pasta with reserve liquid, chopped tomato, basil and parsley; stir to combine and heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts per Serving

• Calories: 684.2
• Total Fat: 20.9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 164.8mg
• Sodium: 482.9mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 81.7g
• Dietary Fiber: 16.1g
• Sugars: 21.6g
• Protein: 49.7g

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