Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 5
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp calories by ingredient

Introduction

Absolutely delicious! Serve with a spinach salad, breadsticks and lemon bars for desert. Serves 5. Absolutely delicious! Serve with a spinach salad, breadsticks and lemon bars for desert. Serves 5.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette:

2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1-2 T water

For the Pasta:

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (or use two 14 oz cans)

2 cups dry whole wheat penne - 6 oz

16 oz cooked cleaned shrimp

1/4 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.