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EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO



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This recipe is from kraftfoods.com. It is easy to fix and a great weeknight meal for 2. I made a few changes for my personal taste.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
  • 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.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 222, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.9

EASY SHRIMP & PASTA FOR 2



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Both me & my family love seafood. This is just 1 way I have cooked shrimp. Its a easy & yummy way. I have had friends ask me for this recipes when they wanna do something special.

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegarette dressing
1/2 lb large shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined
1/4 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked
1 small tomato, chopped
2 oz philly cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp basil, fresh & divided
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl pour the dressing over the shrimp & refrigerate for about 20 mins to marinate.
  • 2. Then cook pasta as directed on package. In the mean time,heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add in the shrimp, cook for 3 mins or until the shrimp turns pink in color. Make sure to stir frequently. Remove the shrimp from frying pan,cover & keep warm.
  • 3. Then add in the tomtoes,cream cheese & 1 tbsp. basil to the frying pan. Cook & stir for about 3 mins or until well blended. Then add back in the shrimp, cook until heated through & stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Then Drain the pasta. Place on a large platter or bowl. Top with the shrimp mixture, remaining basil & shredded cheese.
  • 5. Special Tips: For easy cooking make sure the shrimp is thawed out. For a thinner sauce add in a small amount of milk into the sauce.

EASY CAJUN-SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO



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Enjoy great Creole taste at home with our Easy Cajun-Shrimp Pasta for Two. Our Easy Cajun-Shrimp Pasta for Two is a spicy sensation you're sure to love!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup campanelle pasta, uncooked
6 oz. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. milk
3/4 cup chopped green peppers
4 oz. andouille sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
3/4 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Mix remaining seasoning with cream cheese and milk until blended.
  • Cook peppers in medium nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add shrimp and sausage; cook and stir 2 min. Add cream cheese mixture and corn; cook and stir 2 min. or until shrimp is tender and all ingredients are heated through.
  • Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 34 g

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