Friday, April 27, 2012

Pasta Seafood Recipe: Caesar Shrimp and Pasta

Caesar Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces Ziti, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons bottled light Caesar salad dressing
  • 12 ounces uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Cooking Procedures:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; 3 minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the dressing in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and pepper flakes; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is opaque.
  2. Drain pasta and broccoli; transfer to a serving bowl. Add remaining 1/3 cup dressing and shrimp mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

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