CREAMY SHRIMP AND PEA PASTA

CREAMY SHRIMP AND PEA PASTA image

Yield 4 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; sauté 4 minutes or until done. Add half-and-half, 3 tablespoons chopped basil, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 4 minutes. Add cheese, and cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Place peas in a colander. Drain pasta over peas in colander. Add pasta and peas to shrimp mixture, and toss gently. Cook over low heat 2 minutes. Stir in remaining chopped basil. Serve immediately.