Pastas: Wholesome Shrimp & Veggie Pasta

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) whole grain pasta
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 T garlic paste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup packed basil, thinly sliced
• 1 t crushed red pepper (optional)
• 15 medium-sized un-cooked shrimp, thawed
• 1 cup Kraft Italian Shredded cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook pasta
Drain, then toss with 1 T olive oil and set aside
2 Saute peppers and onions in 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat until tender and slightly caramelized, about 10-12 minutes
3 Season shrimp with salt and pepper
Saute in remaining olive oil over medium heat, 3 minutes per side
4 Toss pasta with garlic paste, caramelized veggies, shrimp and pine nuts
5 Sprinkle with basil, crushed red pepper and Kraft Italian Shredded Cheese