Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Healthy Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Whole Wheat Spaghetti. Garlic lemon shrimp over a bed of whole wheat noodles with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, capers, and feta cheese.
Within this post you’ll make a lightened up Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta that takes less than 30 minutes.
I’ve been focusing on eating healthier lately and shifting in that direction on the blog as well. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy traditional classics like spaghetti. To lighten up this recipe I’ve made healthy modifications, without sacrificing any flavors. I dare say this is even more flavorful than your standard pasta.
Since this is Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta, it’s loaded with classic flavors like garlic, lemon, capers, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. The shrimp keeps in lower in calories and fat, while being full of nourishing lean protein. Cooked in a bit of (healthy) olive oil and garlic, then mixed with freshly squeezed lemon, it’s a flavorful treat in itself.
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta recipe at-a-glance:
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta recipe at-a-glance:Flavor profiles: Tangy, garlicky mixed with fresh seafood flavor.
Texture: Tender shrimp mixed with al dente spaghetti noodles.
Dietary Options/Substitutions: For gluten-free use GF noodles or omit. Looking for gluten-free pasta? I recommend trying my GF Mac and Cheese!
Serve this pasta alongside Caprese Pizza, to round out the meal. For an even satisfying option, you may also add the Roasted Cornish Hens for a complete dinner!
More Shrimp Recipes You Might Like
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
- Tropical Shrimp Tacos
- Coconut Curry Shrimp
- Easy Shrimp Paella
- Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Tropical Shrimp Stir Fry
- Shrimp Fajitas Skewers
- Coconut Shrimp Springrolls
- Shrimp Scampi Flatbread
- Mediterranean Shrimp Tacos
Other pasta recipes you must try:
- Lemon Chicken Pasta
- Salmon Pesto Pasta
- Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta
- Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta
- Spinach and Meatball Pasta Casserole
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta
- Shrimp and Sausage Spaghetti
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti noodles uncooked (or gluten-free noodles)
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1- pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 lemons
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- ¼ cup artichoke hearts oil packed with liquid removed
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoons capers
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Salt if desired and cook noodles until al dente, 5-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir in shrimp and cook 6-10 minutes, or until opaque white. Squeeze juice from lemons and stir in, remove from heat.
- In a dish or divided onto plates, spoon spaghetti sauce over cooked noodles. Top with shrimp (including any liquid in pan; remove tails now if desired) and remaining ingredients.
My favorite is their traditional thick and hearty homestyle sauce! Yum!
I really want to try the grilled chicken parmesan! Traditional is my favorite, so I can’t wait to try the healthier version!
I want to make the Shrimp Fra Diavolo; I love spicy food.
I just bought the Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic sauce!
I want to try the Homemade Pizza recipe from the Ragu site. ?
We recently tried the Ragu Homestyle thick and Hearty traditional sauce. It was a big hit for the whole family.
wow, this looks so good! pinned for later!
My favorite Ragu recipe is slow cooker beef with rigatoni! Yum yum! Soooo tender & tasty!
My absolute favorite Ragu Sauce is the Homestyle thick & Hearty traditional sauce! I use it every time I make spaghetti!
Can’t wait to try the Roasted Garlic Sauce
The Italian Meatloaf sounds good
My favorite is Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce.
I like the Grilled Chicken Parmesan recipe.
The things I could make with a jar of Ragu sauce! I’d like to try the Oven Roasted Red Potatoes. 🙂
The penne primavera sounds good to me!
I like the tomato, garlic & onion Ragu sauce!
WOW look at the size of those shrimp! This looks delicious. Please pass me a bowl.
Love the look and sound of this recipe, Matt. I’m a huge fan of artichokes in my pasta sauces but have always stayed with cream. I’ll have to do it your way soon!
every ingredient in this recipe is something I’m in love with. I feel like making this pasta could be like having a Claudia-day! And it must happen soon!
This looks like a great healthy weeknight dinner! Simple, classic flavours are hard to beat!
I love that you spiced this up a bit but still kept it so simple! Looks so fantastic! I’ll be making this one for sure!