Shrimp Pasta with Basil and Mushrooms
If you are a pasta lover and feel like you want to add some into your new eating plan, give this recipe a try. While having pasta for every meal is not recommended, you can still delight in pasta dishes on occasion. Roasted shrimp is coated with a rich, flavor-packed sauce in this dish. Use your favorite whole grain pasta shape, and you've got a healthy-yet-delicious comfort food recipe you can go to again and again.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, and cayenne. Toss to coat the shrimp.
- Place the shrimp into the air fryer basket and roast for 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once done cooking, reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat ¼ cup of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook down for 5 minutes.
- Pour the pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil into the skillet with the vegetable-and-oil mixture, and stir to coat the pasta.
- Toss in the shrimp and remove from heat, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before serving with additional Parmesan, if desired.
PER SERVING: Calories: 457; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Protein: 25g; Total Carbohydrates: 60g; Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 1g; Cholesterol: 100mg