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Linguine With Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium type
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil crushed
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper chopped
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 14 1/2 ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp with, tails
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese optional
  • fresh basil leaf optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
  2. Combine the chicken broth, cornstarch and snipped or dried basil in a small mixing bowl, set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the mushrooms, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet about 3 minutes or until pepper is just tender. Add the broth mixture and undrained tomatoes, cook and stir till bubbly.
  4. Add the shrimp, cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till sauce is heated through.
  5. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over pasta. If desired, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.