Pasta with Shrimp and Beans Weight Watchers
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this healthy and flavorful Pasta with Shrimp and Beans, a perfect Weight Watchers-friendly meal packed with protein, fiber, and zesty goodness! This quick and easy recipe pairs tender whole wheat pasta with succulent shrimp, creamy cannellini beans, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce infused with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a balanced meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re counting points or just looking for a wholesome pasta dish, this light yet satisfying option is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup water from pasta cooking
Instructions
Cook the whole wheat pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, and the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 1578 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 118.4 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
