Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

Monday-through-Friday meals should be effortless and delicious, and this recipe perfectly fits the bill. The pasta and vegetable blend tastes like a dish from an Italian restaurant but is quick to make and costs just a few dollars per serving. This recipe has been approved by the Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen and is currently trending.

Garlic Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

– 8 ounces of uncooked angel hair pasta
– 1/2 pound of sliced fresh mushrooms
– 1 medium chopped onion
– 1/3 cup of olive oil
– 4 minced garlic cloves
– 1 pound of uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1/2 cup of chicken broth
– 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
– 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
– 1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese (divided)
– 1 tablespoon of butter

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add shrimp, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and shrimp turn pink.
4. Stir in tomatoes, 1/4 cup of cheese, and butter. Drain the pasta and toss it with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups serving: 469 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 40g carbohydrates (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.