EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR 2

EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR 2 image

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories Seafood

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1/2 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled , deveined
1/4 lb fettuccine, uncooked
1 tomato chopped
2 oz (1/4 of 8-oz pkg.) cream cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, divided
2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. POUR DRESSING OVER SHRIMP IN A SMALL BOWL. REFRIGERATE 20 MIN. TO MARINATE.
2. COOK PASTA AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGE. MEANWHILE, HEAT LARGE SKILLET ON MEDIUM HEAT; ADD SHRIMP; COOK 3 MINUTES OR UNTIL SHRIMP TURN PINK, STIRRING FREQUENTLY. COOK UNTIL HEATED THROUGH, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY. REMOVE SHRIMP.
3. ADD TOMATOES, CREAM CHEESE AND 1 TBSP BASIL TO SAME SKILLET; COOK AND STIR 3 MINUTES OR UNTIL WELL BLENDED. ADD SHRIMP; COOK UNTIL HEATED THROUGH, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.
4. DRAIN PASTA. PLACE ON LARGE PLATTER; TOP WITH THE SHRIMP MIXTURE, REMAINING BASIL AND SHREDDED CHEESE.
5. **SUBSTITUTE USING THAWED SHRIMP.