Garlic Shrimp Pasta Toss

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta Toss

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Toss
Photography by Jodi Pudge

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 559559 cal
pro 36 g36g pro
total fat 14 g14g total fat
sat. fat 2 g2g sat. fat
carb 69 g69g carb
fibre 5 g5g fibre
chol 175 mg175mg chol
sodium 652 mg652mg sodium
potassium 517 mg517mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 99 calcium
iron 4747 iron
vit A 1414 vit A
vit C 2525 vit C
folate 8888 folate

If you prefer, use some of the pasta cooking liquid instead of the wine. Keep pantry staples, such as anchovy fillets and pasta, on hand for a quick impromptu meal. Don't forget the frozen staples, too, such as peas and shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti 12 oz spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 anchovy fillets , chopped3 anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 1 lb thawed peeled deveined large shrimp 1 lb thawed peeled deveined large shrimp
  • 1/3 cup white wine 1/3 cup white wine
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to saucepan, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, thyme, salt and hot pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and wine; cook over medium-high heat until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Add to pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved cooking liquid to moisten as needed.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2011

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