Christmas Eve Confetti Pasta

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes
8 servings

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings in oil until vegetables are tender.

2. Add the shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts:

1-1/3 cups: 418 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 

3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.