Basil Shrimp Fettuccine

By keenan

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add shrimp and basil. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat.