Easy Shrimp Pasta For Two

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned (about 10 large)
• 3/4 cup roma tomato, chopped
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
• 1/4 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained
• parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• 2 remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
• 3 heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• 4 using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
• 5 add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
• 6 add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• 7 place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.