SPICY SHRIMP PASTA

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Shellfish is always a popular combination in a pasta recipe which include sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. Add broccoli florets to round out this quick-and-easy meal.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces dried angel hair pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomato strips with italian herbs packed in oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 lb frozen shrimp, with tails thawed and drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta with broccoli according to package directions. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving oil. If necessary, add olive oil to equal 1/4 cup. In extra-large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and crushed red pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute more or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Toss shrimp mixture with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle additional olive oil. Transfer to serving bowls. Sprinkle with snipped fresh basil. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.4, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 661.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.9

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