Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 count); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 cups loosely packed arugula; 0.25 cup whole-milk plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

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1 Pour 7 cups of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Drop in the whole-wheat fettuccine and stir so the strands do not stick together. Let the pasta cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stopping when it is just tender. Scoop out 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the noodles.

2 While the fettuccine cooks, warm the extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Place the shrimp in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they turn pink and curl. Move the cooked shrimp into a bowl.

3 Put the unsalted butter in the same skillet and lower the heat to medium. Stir in the chopped garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic smells fragrant.

4 Add the arugula to the skillet and stir it over medium heat for about 1 minute, or until the leaves have wilted. Turn the heat down to low.

5 Transfer the drained fettuccine to the skillet, then add the yogurt and lemon zest. Pour in the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time, tossing thoroughly after each addition, until the noodles are evenly covered in a creamy sauce.

6 Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and salt. Toss until the shrimp and fettuccine are coated, then take the skillet off the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese.

7 Divide the fettuccine among serving dishes. Finish each portion with the sliced basil and additional Parmesan, if desired.

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula

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