SPICY TOMATO SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

Spicy Tomato Shrimp Fettuccine image

Pasta gets a kick from red pepper flakes in this arrabbiata-style dish featuring shrimp, garlic and basil served in a tomato sauce. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, tomato juice, tomato sauce, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and wine until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and sauce is thickened., Drain fettuccine; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges