Low Calorie Creamy Poblano Pasta with Shrimp

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Season the shrimp, drizzle with oil, and set to the side.
  2. 2Season the shrimp, drizzle with oil, and set to the side.
  3. 3Season the shrimp, drizzle with oil, and set to the side.
  4. 4On a baking sheet add poblano peppers, tomatillos, onion and the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Cook in the oven at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  5. 5On a baking sheet add poblano peppers, tomatillos, onion and the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Cook in the oven at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  6. 6On a baking sheet add poblano peppers, tomatillos, onion and the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Cook in the oven at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  7. 7In the meantime, cook some pasta until al dente and set to the side.
  8. 8In the meantime, cook some pasta until al dente and set to the side.
  9. 9In the meantime, cook some pasta until al dente and set to the side.
  10. 10Once cooked, add everything in a blender with some cream cheese, chicken broth, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and chicken bouillon.
  11. 11Once cooked, add everything in a blender with some cream cheese, chicken broth, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and chicken bouillon.
  12. 12Once cooked, add everything in a blender with some cream cheese, chicken broth, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and chicken bouillon.
  13. 13Once well blended, heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pan then add the sauce and cook it for 1-2 mins before mixing in the pasta.
  14. 14Once well blended, heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pan then add the sauce and cook it for 1-2 mins before mixing in the pasta.
  15. 15Once well blended, heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pan then add the sauce and cook it for 1-2 mins before mixing in the pasta.
  16. 16Adjust the thickness of the sauce with some pasta water and check for seasoning.
  17. 17Adjust the thickness of the sauce with some pasta water and check for seasoning.
  18. 18Adjust the thickness of the sauce with some pasta water and check for seasoning.
  19. 19Cook the shrimp on high heat searing for 2-3 mins per side or until they develop a golden brown crust.
  20. 20Cook the shrimp on high heat searing for 2-3 mins per side or until they develop a golden brown crust.
  21. 21Cook the shrimp on high heat searing for 2-3 mins per side or until they develop a golden brown crust.
  22. 22Serve the pasta top with the shrimp, some fresh parsley, and parmesan.
  23. 23Serve the pasta top with the shrimp, some fresh parsley, and parmesan.
  24. 24Serve the pasta top with the shrimp, some fresh parsley, and parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs shrimp peeled n deveined
  • 1.5 lbs shrimp peeled n deveined
  • 1.5 lbs shrimp peeled n deveined
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 4 tomatillos
  • 4 tomatillos
  • 4 tomatillos
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 4 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • salt & pepper
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup any broth or water
  • 0.5 cup any broth or water
  • 0.5 cup any broth or water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz dry protein spaghetti
  • 8 oz dry protein spaghetti
  • 8 oz dry protein spaghetti
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • freshly grated cheese Parmesan
  • freshly grated cheese Parmesan
  • freshly grated cheese Parmesan

Equipment

baking sheetblenderpan