EASY AROMATIC SHRIMP PASTA

​This shrimp dish is easy and deliciously FRESH. Thanks to the Ready Pasta, it's even better for a quick meal; READY in less than 3 minutes! The fresh vegetables give the dish an extra crispness that you're sure to love. Not to mention, using seasonal produce makes this dish a low cost way to get a bulk of your vitamins and minerals :) 

EASY AROMATIC SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE
Adapted from Barilla® Ready Pasta with Shrimp & Green Beans

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Serves: 2
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients

• 1 pouch (8.5 ounces) Barilla Ready Pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15-18 shrimp, medium (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup fresh green beans, halved, ends cut
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• ¼ cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• 1-2 teaspoons basil, chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Warm oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic, gently cooking until translucent.
4. Add shrimp. Sauté on medium-high heat until browned.
5. Add green beans, chives, and water. Cook until slightly soft.
6. Stir in cooked pasta.
7. Remove from heat. Top with cheese.
   
8. Finish with basil. Enjoy!
   

sara

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​I'm Sara, and currently at the tail end of my dietetic internship with Meredith College. I am thrilled to share my excitement about nutrition with the world, while serving as an advocate for healthy eating and living. I am a foodie at heart, a lover of travel, hyped about fitness, and recently found a passion in recipe development. Sharing my ideas of a balanced diet and progressive exercise routine has always been a part of my life. 
On top of my B.S. in Food and Nutrition, I also have a B.S. in Clinical Exercise Science, and have high hopes to utilize both degrees to better the lives of others. Prior to being an intern, I worked as an Exercise Physiologist/ Educator/ Community Liaison for a physical therapy facility in Florida for nearly 5 years. 

I had multiple clients that asked for nutrition counseling, which I could not ethically provide. BUT with a little research and a big commitment, I decided I needed to further my nutrition education and become a registered dietitian. Through my nutrition path I have met and worked with some of the most knowledgeable and inspiring dietitians. I feel very blessed for the experiences and the positive changes I’ve made. I plan to inspire people to learn and practice a healthy lifestyle, so they can also make positive life changes!