Spaghetti with Peppers & Shrimp
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
24 Colossal Uncooked Shrimp1 lb. cooked whole wheat spaghetti1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes1 clove garlic, minced (optional)1/2 cup red onion, sliced1 red bell pepper, finely diced1 green bell pepper, finely diced1 yellow bell pepper, finely dicedGarnish:Shaved or grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese1/4 cup fresh basil, choppedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. To prepare the shrimp, estimate about 6 shrimp per person and follow the directions on a bag of Uncooked Shrimp (21/25 count). Drain and set aside to cool. Cook the pasta according to the directions and toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil; set aside to cool at room temperature.
2. In a large sauté pan warm three tablespoons over medium heat. Begin the sauté with crushed pepper flakes and (optional) minced garlic. Once the garlic is golden (about 1 minute). add crescent-sliced onion* and stir until they become translucent. Add diced peppers* and "sweat" the peppers until soft and glistening. Taste for salt, as needed.
3. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp and gently toss until the pasta is coated and the shrimp is evenly distributed.
Assembly:
For individual servings, portion about 6 shrimp per person. Serve in warmed pasta bowls, ensuring that at least 2 shrimp are reserved and placed on top of the pasta for presentation. Sprinkle each serving generously with shaved or grated cheese and fresh basil. Offer freshly cracked pepper at the table, as desired.
Serves 4 - 6.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBOB1979.
1. To prepare the shrimp, estimate about 6 shrimp per person and follow the directions on a bag of Uncooked Shrimp (21/25 count). Drain and set aside to cool. Cook the pasta according to the directions and toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil; set aside to cool at room temperature.
2. In a large sauté pan warm three tablespoons over medium heat. Begin the sauté with crushed pepper flakes and (optional) minced garlic. Once the garlic is golden (about 1 minute). add crescent-sliced onion* and stir until they become translucent. Add diced peppers* and "sweat" the peppers until soft and glistening. Taste for salt, as needed.
3. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp and gently toss until the pasta is coated and the shrimp is evenly distributed.
Assembly:
For individual servings, portion about 6 shrimp per person. Serve in warmed pasta bowls, ensuring that at least 2 shrimp are reserved and placed on top of the pasta for presentation. Sprinkle each serving generously with shaved or grated cheese and fresh basil. Offer freshly cracked pepper at the table, as desired.
Serves 4 - 6.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBOB1979.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 169.2
- Total Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 42.9 mg
- Sodium: 52.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 8.0 g
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