Fusilli with Pepper and Shrimp Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Teaspoon
 Margarine1 Teaspoon
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Yellow or red bell pepper - 1/2, medium , seeded and thinly sliced
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Italian tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), drained
 Dry vermouth2 Tablespoon
 Basil1 Tablespoon, dried
 Shrimp5 Ounce
 Pine nuts1/2 Ounce, toasted
 Half-and-half2 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Dash
 Pepper1 To taste
 Macaroni2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1) In a 9 or 10-inch skillet, saute the onion and garlic in a mixture of oil and margarine over a medium heat for 1 minute.
2) Stir in the bell pepper and mushrooms, saute over a low heat for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
3) Stir in the tomatoes, vermouth and basil, stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a boil.
4) Stir in the shrimp and pangolins, then cook over a medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink.
5) Turn of the heat, stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper until thoroughly blended.
6) Add the fusilli into the mixture and toss well to thoroughly coat with the sauce.

SERVING
7) Serve immediately on individual serving plates.
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