Shrimp and Tomatoes over Pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 oz. of pasta (linguini, rotini, spaghetti)2 tsp. olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup onion, diced1/2 cup green pepper, diced15 oz. can of diced tomatoes in juice15 oz. can of tomato sauce1 lb. shrimp, cooked (deveined)2 Tbsp. basil 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, if desired
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper, cooking until onion is translucent and peppers are soft. Stir in diced tomatos (do not drain) and tomato sauce, basil, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Simmer for 10-15 minutes at low heat until sauce reduces some and thickens. Stir in cooked shrimp and heat until warmed throughout, approx. 4-5 minutes.

To serve: Place pasta serving on plate and top with shrimp and tomato sauce mixture.

Optional: You can use fresh basil instead of dried. If so, you might top each place with the fresh chopped basil instead of adding it to the sauce earlier.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XINEREVELLE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 404.8
  • Total Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 221.0 mg
  • Sodium: 957.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 33.2 g

Member Reviews
  • GETFIT1945
    very good meal and easy to prepare. very tasty - 3/18/07