Creamy Spinach Pasta with Shrimp

CREAMY SPINACH PASTA WITH SHRIMP

1lb brown rice pasta

2lbs fresh spinach leaves

12oz shrimp, peeled and deveined 

4 shallots, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

6oz Neufchâtel cheese, softened

Fresh Parmesan, for serving

Parsley, for serving

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1C pasta water when you drain it. Add 6oz Neufchâtel cheese to hot pasta water; whisk until smooth.

Microwave spinach in large bowl with 1/4C water, covered, until all is wilted.

Toss spinach and pasta together in large serving bowl.

Sauté shallots and garlic in pan spray. Add shrimp. Sauté until just barely pink. Add to serving bowl, along with the reserved pasta water/Neufchâtel cheese. Toss.

Serve hot, topped with fresh Parmesan and parsley.

Servings: 8

Calories per serving: 290