Wheat Pasta with Shrips and Vegies

Hi there,

I did not have the time to upload this recipe into my website, and I wanted to share it with you immediately ("before it goes cold"). ;-)

Per serving: Calories 570, fat 13 g, KJ 2,394, WW 9.5 pts.

Notice the large amount of WW pts! This is a dish you may want to have when you can afford to (or when you've walked your extra 10,000 steps).

Ingredients:

1/2 kg (1 lb) whole wheat penne pasta
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 kg (1 lb) Italian eggplant, cut into 1/2" cubes
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
250 g (1/2 lb) shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1/4 cup basil, chopped

This is What you Do
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water till the pasta goes tender ("al dente")

2. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large pot or wok. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, add the eggplant and sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

3Add chopped tomatoes and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.

4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add both to the skillet and toss all the ingredients together. Top with fresh chopped basil.


I thought of bringing your attention this recipe after I read an article suggesting that a "Mediterranean" food regime can also be beneficial for your health and weight loss. I would still watch out for too much fat, though (unless you faithfully stick to the Mediterranean diet and levels of physical activity, that is!).

As usual, always consult your doctor or health professional.

Yours in Health,



Jeff "The Skinny Chef"



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