Savory Shrimp and Bacon Pasta

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 454 Calories; 6g Fat; 38g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 185mg Cholesterol; 360mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat. Points: 9

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole grain pasta (preferably rotini)
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus additional leaves for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions omitting salt. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water; drain pasta and return to pot. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 9 to 10 minutes or until crisp. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. While bacon cooks, grate 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice; set aside. Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in reserved pasta water and heat to boiling over medium heat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout. Remove from heat; stir in basil, lemon peel and juice, and reserved bacon. Add shrimp mixture to pasta and toss to coat. Transfer to bowls and garnish with additional basil leaves.

SERVING SUGGESTION: add sliced tomatoes and whole grain rolls
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure pasta and turkey bacon.