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Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp is for Dinner.

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp takes several minutes to prepare.

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp takes several minutes to cook.

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp are:

8 oz. whole wheat fettuccine
3/4 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tsp. unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 grates of a nutmeg
3/4 cup lowfat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
3/4 cup 2% greek yogurt
salt and frehly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions. In the last few minutes, add the shrimp and peas and cook until the shrimp is pink; drain. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and nutmeg in a bowl. Whisk in chicken broth unil smooth. Pour mixture into the saute pan, raise heat and bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the cheese until it has melted. Remove pan from heat and whisk in yogurt until sauce is smooth. In a large bowl, toss fettuccine, shrimp and peas with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top pasta with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and serve.Serving Size: makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FROGGY1972.

The nutritional information for Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 402.8

• Total Fat: 7.7 g
• Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
• Sodium: 501.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
• Protein: 36.7 g

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp is Italian cuisine.