Garlic Shrimp and Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe

Last week I made this Shrimp and Goat Cheese Pasta to encourage my kids to eat more vegetables and try new flavors — and it turned out fantastic.

At only 6 Points per serving, this recipe delivers bright, balanced flavors. Creamy goat cheese blends with garlic and fresh basil for a silky sauce, while cherry tomatoes and finely chopped broccoli add color, texture, and nutrition. Shrimp provide lean protein, helping the dish feel satisfying without weighing it down.

I chopped the broccoli very finely so its flavor wouldn’t dominate; that small adjustment made the overall taste just right. My kids were hesitant, but my husband and I absolutely devoured it. This Weight Watchers‑friendly pasta is now a regular on our meal rotation.

Shrimp and Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe

Calories:
267 kcal

Carbohydrates:
30 g

Fat:
7 g

Protein:
18 g

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Prep Time
15 mins

Cook Time
15 mins

Total Time
30 mins

Ingredients

Servings:
6

• 8 oz whole wheat, high-fiber pasta
• 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup broccoli florets, very finely chopped
• 6 oz goat cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 20 basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high and lightly mist with olive oil or non-fat spray. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to the bowl with the pasta.
3. Respray the skillet, add the quartered cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the finely chopped broccoli and cook another 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Stir in the goat cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, mixing until a creamy sauce forms. Add more pasta water a little at a time if you prefer a looser sauce.
6. Pour the tomato, broccoli, and goat cheese mixture over the pasta and shrimp. Add chopped basil, toss to combine, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving:
1
heaping cup


Calories:
267
kcal


Carbohydrates:
30
g


Protein:
18
g


Fat:
7
g


Fiber:
4
g

Course:
Dinner Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine:
American Recipes

Diet:
Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes

Keyword:
Shrimp and Goat Cheese Pasta

Main Ingredient:
Pasta Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Shrimp Recipes

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