Pasta With Spinach Nutmeg And Shrimp

---

Musky nutmeg naturally highlights spinach and pasta in this simple supper dish. For maximum flavor, always use freshly grated nutmeg.

---

Steps

---

Prepare pasta according to package directions , omitting salt and fat.

---

Drain well.

---

Return to pan.

---

Stir in spinach.

---

Toss well until spinach wilts.

---

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

---

Add shrimp.

---

Sprinkle with 1 / 4 teaspoon salt.

---

Saut 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.

---

Remove shrimp from pan.

---

Set aside.

---

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium heat.

---

Add onion.

---

Cook 10 minutes or until tender , stirring often.

---

Stir in broth , vermouth , and rind.

---

Increase heat to medium-high.

---

Cook 8 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

---

Reduce heat to medium.

---

Add cheese.

---

Stir until well blended.

---

Stir in 1 / 4 teaspoon salt , nutmeg , and pepper.

---

Remove from heat.

---

Add shrimp and onion mixture to pasta mixture.

---

Toss to combine.

---

Nutritional information: calories 496.

---

Fat 11.

---

8g.

---

Protein 35.

---

3g.

---

Cholesterol 197mg.

---

Calcium 150mg.

---

Sodium 685mg.

---

Fiber 4.

---

8g.

---

Iron 14.

---

6mg.

---

Carbohydrate 59.

---

2g.

---

Ingredients

---

penne pasta, fresh spinach, butter, large shrimp, salt, vidalia onions, vegetable broth, dry vermouth, fresh lemon rind, reduced-fat cream cheese, nutmeg, fresh ground black pepper