Shrimp Penne

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta
• 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large, fresh shrimp
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. 2. Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
3. 3. Sauté bell peppers in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add grape tomatoes, and sauté 3 minutes. Add wine and next 3 ingredients; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and basil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in pasta, and cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Barilla Plus Penne Pasta.