PASTA SHRIMP TOSS

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A versatile and quick gourmet dish - tastes equally good with chicken or scallops. I got this from the Land O' Lakes web site. (It always reminds me of eating out in Boston's North End.)

Provided by MA in Florida

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces spaghetti
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onions or 1/2 cup shallot
12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (raw)
1 cup green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, coarsely ground
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups roma tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (5-6)
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded

Steps:

  • Cook linguini or spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, Melt butter in 10" skillet until sizzling.
  • Add onion, shrimp, bell pepper,garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink (6 to 7 min.).
  • Stir cream and flour together in small bowl until smooth.
  • Stir into shrimp mixture.
  • Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (about 1 minute).
  • Stir in tomatoes and basil.
  • Place hot cooked pasta in large pasta bowl or onto serving platter and top with shrimp mixture.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 497.5, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 21.1

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