Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

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.
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.

TAGS:  Fish | Dinner | Fish Dinner |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Great recipe! - 12/23/20


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    Excellent pasta and shrimp meal. - 8/23/20


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    Very Good
    good - 2/24/20


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    Incredible!
    My family loved it which is AMAZING because they are hard to please. Thanks for sharing the recipe! - 6/23/10


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    Incredible!
    This was wonderful!! I added some extra spices (oregano, basil) and it turned out perfect! - 12/18/09