Penne with Shrimp, Zucchini and Squash

  • 8 ounces ww penne pasta
    2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
    2 whole yellow squash, sliced thin*
    2 whole zucchini, sliced thin*
    1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
    1/4 c lemon juice (fresh or in the bottle)
    1 tsp dried basil
    1 tsp dried oregano
    Salt to taste
    Black pepper to taste
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 c minced fresh chives or green onions
    1/4 c grated lf/ff Parmesan cheese


    Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    Saute squash and zucchini in oil and cook 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Stir in shrimp, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
    Pour mixture into bowl with pasta. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, and stir until mixed.

    *Note: If you slice too thin, when cooking it will become mushy and break apart and become slimey. (As did I first time making this). Next time I make it I'll shoot for probably 1/8-1/4 of an inch thickness.

    Serve with a salad.

    Very light and refreshing! So glad I thought of this recipe and thank goodness I had zucchini and squash that needed cooked!!!

    Serving portion: 4 very generous portions, 6 smaller portions.

    Nutritional info (this is for portions in between above size):
    Calories: 370, Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 140mg, Sodium: Varies, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fiber: 5g, Protein: 29g.