Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

                                                                          

   1/2 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

1/2 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
3. Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

I LOVE this recipe! I was able to use my fresh basil and parsley from my new herb garden! Nothing like fresh cut herbs! Just serve with broccoli and/or garlic bread. 

I enjoy making my own garlic bread opposed to store bought, you can control the amount of butter you use, which makes it much lighter. I will usually use sandwich thins (100 calories), but tonight i used sourdough (200 calories).

My husband loves the tomato paste to add a little more substance to the sauce. You can omit the paste if you don't mind a little more liquified sauce.

All in all, great recipe and real easy to make, even when pressed on time! (30 minutes total with prep)

Wifey makes the dinner Hubby does the dishes! Couldn't be luckier!