Recipes Part XIV: Zesty Shrimp Pasta (may5, 2008)

We made this one a while back, and I forgot to post it. It's pretty good, as it's really different from normal. However, I got tired of it pretty quick (Chuck really liked it though). I think it would have been better served with a salad rather than alone, or with garlic toast rather than plain. I got this recipe from Kraft as well.

Zesty Shrimp and Pasta
Prep: 10min Total: 25min

Ingrediants

300g linguine, uncooked (I used spegghetti)

1/3 cup Italian dressing, divided

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (didn't have these, used one can)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 14oz can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (I got a cheaper can and it had hard leaves in it... not so appetizing)

1 lb cleaned uncooked large shrimp (or however much you want)

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or just add dried stuff... again, however you want)

1/4 cup Parmesan grated cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package

Heat 1/4 cup dressing in a large skillet on medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, artichokes and onions. Cook 3 minutes or till onions are crisp-tender.

Add shriimp and parsley. Stir; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and veggies tender, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta; return to pot. Add shrimp mixture and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Substitute: Instead of artichokes, add 1 large red pepper, chopped.