Risoni Marinara

Risoni marinara is an Italian-inspired, low-fat diet which is adapted for healthy main course. A great alternative to risotto, this recipe is quick to whip up and makes a substantial dish. Salad caprese (basil leaves, bocconcini and sliced tomatoes) goes well with this paella-like one-course meal.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time:25 minutes

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving: 594 Calories, 76.8 g. Carbohydrates, 9 g. Dietary Fiber, 6.5 g. Fat, 1.4 g. Saturated Fat

Ingredients

• 12 uncooked large shrimps
• 12 small mussels
• 9.5 oz. of squid hoods
• 2 tsp. of olive oil
• 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 12 oz. of risoni
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• Pinch saffron threads
• 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed
• 1 large tomato, seeded, thinly sliced

Preparation:

• Shell and devein shrimps, leaving tails intact. Scrub mussels, remove beards. Cut squid down centre to open out, score the inside in a diagonal pattern then cut into strips.
• In large-size saucepan, heat oil and cook onion, garlic and capsicum, stirring, until onion softens (about 3 min).
• Add risoni, stir to coat in onion mixture.
• Stir in water, stock, wine and saffron, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer, uncovered, until liquid is absorbed and risoni is just tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimps, mussels, squid, peas and tomato, cook, covered, until shrimps are changed in color and mussels have opened (discard any that do not).
• Tips : Risoni is a small rice-sized pasta that is also used in Italian soups and salads, orzo can be used as a substitute in this recipe.

Source : Women’s Weekly

Recipe Under : 400 Up Calories – Dash Diet – Diabetes Recipes – Fish Shrimp and Shellfish – Healthy Dinner Recipes – Healthy Recipes – Low Fat Recipes – Main Dishes – Stir Fry