Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta Recipe (10 ww pts)

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon light butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided
• 3 cups homemade marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup fat free half-and-half cream
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Preparation

Step 1

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

In a large skillet, heat half of the butter and half of the oil over medium-high heat. Saute 1 pound shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turns pink, 3-5 minutes; remove from pan. Repeat.

In same pan, heat marinara sauce and cream just to a boil over medium heat, stirring to blend. Stir in spinach until wilted; add to pasta. Stir in shrimp; heat through.
Yield: 6 servings.