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)

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