Title: Shells with Shrimp & Fruit
Categories: Pasta Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings

1	lb	Med. Shells or Mostaccioli OR other medium pasta shape, unco
12	oz	Cooked, peeled med. shrimp
16	oz	Canned chickpeas drained
20	oz	Canned pineapple chunks (in juice), drained
2	tb	Pineapple juice from chunks
2	lg	Ripe mangoes or peaches peeled and diced
1	bn	Scallions; sliced
2	tb	Chopped fresh cilantro
2	tb	Fresh lime juice
		Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, stir together all the other ingredients, including reserved pineapple juice, in a large bowl. When pasta is done, drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Toss in the pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Note: If you do not plan to serve immediately, do not add the pineapple, mangoes or peaches. Stir the fruit into the pasta just before serving.

Each serving provides: 607 Calories; 37.6 g Protein; 119 g Carbohydrates; 6.1 g Fat; 166 mg Cholesterol; 204 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 8%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)

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