Shells with shrimp & fruit
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Med. Shells or Mostaccioli OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 12 | ounces | Cooked, peeled med. shrimp |
| 16 | ounces | Canned chickpeas drained |
| 20 | ounces | Canned pineapple chunks (in juice), drained |
| 2 | tablespoons | Pineapple juice from chunks |
| 2 | larges | Ripe mangoes or peaches peeled and diced |
| 1 | bunch | Scallions; sliced |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| 2 | tablespoons | Fresh lime juice |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, stir together all the other ingredients, including reserved pineapple juice, in a large bowl. When pasta is done, drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Toss in the pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Note: If you do not plan to serve immediately, do not add the pineapple, mangoes or peaches. Stir the fruit into the pasta just before serving.
Each serving provides: 607 Calories; 37⅗ g Protein; 119 g Carbohydrates; 6⅒ g Fat; 166 mg Cholesterol; 204 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 8%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)