Shrimp Spaghetti

Name: Shrimp Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked spaghetti or linguine; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41-50 per pound); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Shrimp spaghetti turns ordinary pasta into a light and colorful one-dish meal with peppers, onions and garlic.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41-50 per pound)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper; cook one minute longer. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Add cooked pasta, toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 567 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 43g protein.

This colorful shrimp spaghetti is coated with a light olive oil sauce. Peppers add just the right amount of kick to this satisfying and easy meal. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving. —Ellen Fiore, Montvale, New Jersey

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