Angel Hair With Spicy Shrimp

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Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:15 min
Serves:6

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Celebrate National Pasta Month this October with this healthy, spicy recipe. Angel hair, the second most popular pasta after spaghetti, is a delicate variety that is best when paired with lightly-structured sauces or seafood.

Recipe courtesy of Dreamfields® Pasta, created by nationally-acclaimed Chef Jim Coleman.

Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 461 calories; 33 g protein; 18 g digestible carbohydrates*; 13 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 225 mg cholesterol; 776 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber.

NOTE: If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 48 g carbohydrate.

Ingredients

1/2 box Dreamfields Angel Hair
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fesh italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped basil (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water or ice water until completely cooled and drain well.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes just until cooked through, stirring frequently.
3
Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
4
Stir wine into skillet with garlic. Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add pasta to skillet. Stir in parsley and basil. Add shrimp; heat through.
6
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Additional Info

Follow these pasta cooking tips courtesy of Dreamfields:

• Use a large pot and plenty of water. For every pound of pasta, use at least 4 quarts of water.

• Bring water to a full boil before adding pasta. Add salt, if desired.

• Add pasta to boiling water gradually to prevent a boil-over, and stir gently.

• Cook uncovered at a constant boil, stirring occasionally.

• Test 2 minutes before recommended cook times on package to check for preferred tenderness. For best eating, pasta should be tender but still firm to the bite.

• Drain well before adding sauces or other ingredients.

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