SPICY SHRIMP & PEPPERS WITH PASTA

Spicy Shrimp & Peppers with Pasta image

Spice up any weeknight with this filling and tasty family dish. It goes together in no time and features tender shrimp, veggies, whole wheat pasta and just the right amount of heat. Amy Clemons - Babson Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, peppers and shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add shrimp to sauce; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Drain linguine; stir into sauce. Heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 28g protein.