Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients :

1/4 cup Olive Oil, divided

1 – 8 oz. pkg angel hair pasta

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 lb. shrimp – peeled and deveined

2- 28 oz. cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1/4 cup chopped parsley

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Directions :

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 Tbsp. oil.  Cook pasta until done.  Drain.

Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until garlic is tender, about 1 minute – Be careful not to let it burn.  Add shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes.  Remove from skillet and set aside.

Stir tomatoes, broth, parsley, and basil in the skillet.  Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half – about 8 to 12 minutes.  Add shrimp and continue cooking until shrimp are heated through, about five minutes.  Serve shrimp over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.

 

Recipe from Pattie Carr – Cook to be Well