Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces shrimp, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
  • 1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon processed light cream cheese
  • 2 cups cooked farfalle pasta, cooked without added salt (bow tie pasta) or 2 cups fat (bow tie pasta)
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • fresh chives (optional)

Method

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add oil and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add minced garlic and saute 15 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and saute until pink.
  • Add peas and carrot.
  • Saute 1 minute, remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add broth and cream cheese to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Stir in shrimp mixture, farfalle, and next 4 ingredients.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • If desired, garnish with chives.