SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

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This delicious recipe makes the perfect amount for two. It's become one of my husband's favorites-it's lighter but still very flavorful and satisfying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 medium carrot
2 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon orange juice
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley, basil and chives; cover and process until blended; set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, make long thin strips from carrot. Cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding the carrot strips during the last minute of cooking., In a large skillet, saute the snow peas, mushrooms and shrimp in butter for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the tomato; cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through., Drain Fettuccine; toss with ricotta mixture. Add shrimp mixture and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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