Shrimp and pasta are weeknight dinner wonders — so why not combine them into one quick and easy, secretly-healthy pasta recipe? Here, a traditional tomato sauce is spiced up with chipotle peppers. Crumbled Cotija cheese in place of Parmesan gives this a Mexican flair. Cotija is an aged Mexican cheese that’s similar to Parmesan in texture. It’s salty, somewhat dry, and crumbly, perfect for serving with pasta dishes.
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4 servings
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Sweat onions in oil in a skillet over medium heat until softened, 3–4minutes. Add garlic and oregano; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Purée tomatoes and chipotles in a food processor, then add to skillet; bring sauce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Add shrimp to skillet and simmer until cooked through, 2–3minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve sauce over pasta and top with Cotija.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 427
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 143mg 47%
Sodium 1157mg 48%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 57g 19%
Protein 25g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
