Shrimp and Edamame Rotini

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
• 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 8 oz dry whole wheat rotini

Directions

1. Cook the rotini in a large saucepan according to the package directions. Add the edamame for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
2. When the pasta and edamame are done, drain and return to the saucepan.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Add the shrimp and cook over high heat for 1 minute per side; add the diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
6. Lower the heat and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Combine the shrimp mixture with the cooked pasta and edamame. Toss with the parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Note: recipe based on a Best Life Diet recipe.