LINGUINI AND SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

376.2 Cals 29.5 Protein 54.5 Carbs 4.8 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
20 mins
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
CUISINE:Italian
Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo – A quick Italian-American pasta dish with shrimp, tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, basil and capers.
INGREDIENTS
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
6-7 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined*
salt and fresh pepper to taste
1/4 cup celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
35 oz crushed tomatoes, I LOVE Tuttorosso
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 tbsp capers, drained
8 fresh basil leaves, rolled and sliced thin
12 oz whole wheat, high fiber or brown rice pasta
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
While the water is heating up, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Stir in the garlic and cook until golden, about one minute.
Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes to brown but not cook through; sprinkle with salt to taste.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate, leaving garlic in the pan.
Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions for al dente.
Pour the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and add the celery and onions; cook 2 minutes then add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and crushed red pepper and bring to a simmer.
Lower the heat and let it simmer about 8-10 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook another minute or two; remove from heat.
Add the capers and serve in a large bowl over pasta topped with fresh basil, fresh black pepper and parmesan cheese on the side.
NOTES
Shrimp weight after peeled is approx 1-1/2 lbs and was calculated as such.
Serving: 2oz pasta, 1/6th of shrimp/sauce, Calories: 376.2kcal, Carbohydrates: 54.5g, Protein: 29.5g, Fat: 4.8g, Sodium: 569.3mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 6.6gBlue Smart Points:6Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:1Points +:9

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