EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO

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This recipe is from kraftfoods.com. It is easy to fix and a great weeknight meal for 2. I made a few changes for my personal taste.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned (about 10 large)
3/4 cup roma tomato, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
1/4 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 222, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.9

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