Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar1 teaspoon dark brown sugar2 tsp minced garlic1/4 tsp salt1/4 black pepper1/4 cup olive oil1-2 T waterFor the Pasta:1 onion2 cloves garlic1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (or use two 14 oz cans)2 cups dry whole wheat penne - 6 oz16 oz cooked cleaned shrimp1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese *green peppers, celery (optional)
Directions
In a small bowl combine the first 5 vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Whisk in the olive oil until everything is combined nicely.

Heat a large nonsick skillet on medium high heat. Measure in the vinaigrette, onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Drain the pasta and toss with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

*You may add basil, oregano or parsley for extra flavor.


*May substitute 1 lb. cooked chopped chicken for shrimp.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 379.8
  • Total Fat: 14.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 180.7 mg
  • Sodium: 716.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 26.9 g

Member Reviews
  • MUGABI123
    Great recipe! - 12/23/20
  • CD6913562
    Excellent pasta and shrimp meal. - 8/23/20
  • KATHYJO56
    good - 2/24/20
  • DREAMERJESS
    My family loved it which is AMAZING because they are hard to please. Thanks for sharing the recipe! - 6/23/10
  • VALJOHN1
    This was wonderful!! I added some extra spices (oregano, basil) and it turned out perfect! - 12/18/09
  • ECHINEA
    Hi. I made this today; didn't have brown sugar so just used plain sugar and it was still good. Tks!! - 9/28/09
  • SLOLOSER
    I made this and we loved it! I am going to try blending the tomatoes next time, but it is delicious! - 7/25/09
  • RSCOZZAFAVA
    Delicious. We used whole grain pasta. Will make this one often. Thanks for sharing. - 4/23/09
  • ASHD50
    This is a keeper! - 2/6/09