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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

 

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Fettuccine with Dill Pesto and Shrimp

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 2 ounces pasta

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be easily multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5 and will keep fairly well for a day or so. You may use any vegetable in place of the asparagus.

This recipe also requires making Dill Pesto.

4 ounces whole wheat or gluten-free fettuccine
4 quarts water
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
6 ounces large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 Tbsp dill pesto
1/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
4 ounces white asparagus spears (steamed)
1/2 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)

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Heat the water over high heat in a large stock-pot until boiling. Add the fettuccine.

Place the asparagus in a steamer and as the pasta nears being done (about ten minutes) turn the heat on high.

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp and cook on one side for about 2 minutes. Turn and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for another two minutes.

Add the pesto and chicken stock and toss to coat the shrimp well.

Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the shrimp and pesto.

Divide the steamed asparagus between the two pasta bowls. Fill each bowl with 1/2 of the shrimp/pesto/fettuccine and divide the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over the top of each dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2 ounces pasta

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 95
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11g 17%
    Saturated Fat 2g 12%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 33g
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 16% Iron 33%
Vitamin K 25 mcg Potassium 454 mg
Magnesium 85 mg