Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Penne Pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 15 oz can Italian diced tomatoes 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp sea salt 8 oz. penne pasta 1/3 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped yellow or green bell pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic (more if desired) 1 lb medium pre-cooked shelled shrimp ¼ cup favorite hot sauce (Franks) ¼ cup Parmesan or romano cheese Plus extra to sprinkle on finished dish
Directions
* In a covered sauce pan simmer diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil and sea salt.

* Allow to sauce to simmer while the pasta is cooked according to directions on package. Drain.


* While sauce and pasta are cooking:

* Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet or pan, add onion and peppers. Cook until soft.

* Add garlic, stir and add shrimp, toss to coat with oil.

* Add hot sauce when shrimp is hot.

* Add pasta to shrimp lightly toss to coat pasta with oil and hot sauce.

* Add tomatoes and quickly toss again.

* Add Parmesan cheese, toss.

* Sprinkle extra cheese on top of pasta just before serving.


Makes 4 servings.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIA.ST.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 492.7
  • Total Fat: 22.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 110.5 mg
  • Sodium: 571.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 26.5 g

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