Garlic Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta

Effortless and delicious: That’s exactly how we like Monday-through-Friday meals to be, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The lightly coated pasta and veggie mixture tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant, but it’s ready in no time for just a few dollars a serving.

Garlic Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta

Average Rating: 4.888888

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and onion in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • 2. Add the shrimp, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and shrimp turn pink.
  • 3. Stir in the tomatoes, 1/4 cup cheese and butter. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 469 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.