Shrimp and Olive Rigatoni Recipe

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“This pasta dish is one of my gang’s favorite recipes,” explains Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas. “I hope your family enjoys this easy main course as much as we do.”

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Shrimp and Olive Rigatoni Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, drained and chopped
5 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional fresh basil, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute garlic and onions in oil for 1 minute. Add shrimp and wine; cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Remove from the heat; stir in the basil, parsley, lemon peel, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add olives and anchovies.
Drain the pasta; stir into skillet. Add tomatoes and pimientos; return to the heat and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil leaves if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-2/3 cups equals 359 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 116 mg cholesterol, 793 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Shrimp and Olive Rigatoni in Light & Tasty June/July 2006, p13