I want to share with you a fast and easy way to cook pasta for that "oh no, I don't have enough time to cook lunch / dinner..." days. It's healthy too!
yummy pasta |
1 box (16 oz) whole grain pasta (or any pasta of choice)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced (I used regular onion on this one)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 - 2 tbsp. garlic paste
4 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup packed basil, thinly sliced
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
15 medium-sized un-cooked shrimp, thawed
1 cup shredded cheese (I use parmesan on this)
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta. Drain, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
2. Saute peppers and onions in 1 tbsp oilve oil over medium-high heat until tender and slightly carmelized, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. saute in remaining olive oil over medium heat, 3 minutes per side.
4. Toss pasta with garlic paste, carmelized veggies, shrimp and pine nuts.
5. Sprinkle with basil, crushed red pepper and cheese.
That looks so delicious! You are making me hungry Joan! LOL
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