FANCY SHRIMP PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER

FANCY SHRIMP PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER

Serves 4.

• 8 oz. penne pasta

• 2 tsp. butter

• 1 tsp. olive oil

• 1 large onion (for about 1 c. chopped)

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. already-sliced mushrooms

• 1/2 c. frozen green peas

• 11/2 c. half-and-half

• 1 roasted red pepper (for about 1/2 c. diced)

• 2 tsp. seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional garnish

Directions

Place the pasta in 21/2 quarts of already-boiling water. Cook the pasta for 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain well.

Meanwhile, melt the butter and oil together in large skillet on medium-high heat. Peel and chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as you chop. Coarsely chop the sliced mushrooms, and add them to the skillet. Add the shrimp. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the onion is tender.

Add the frozen green peas and half-and-half. Dice the roasted red pepper, and add it to the skillet. Stir in the seafood seasoning and drained pasta. Mix well.

Reduce the heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat. Spoon the pasta into shallow pasta bowls, and serve with shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped Italian parsley, if desired.

Calories521Fat17 gSodium639 mg

Carbohydrates55 gSaturated fat................8 gProtein36 g