Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Cream

Ingredients

• 1 (7-ounce) package vermicelli
• 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 pounds cooked, peeled large shrimp
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Garnish: fresh basil sprig

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Keep pasta warm.
2. Process red peppers and next 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping down sides. Pour mixture into a large skillet.
3. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly heated. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with basil. Garnish, if desired