PASTA WITH SHRIMP & BASIL

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Purchasing precooked shrimp, bagged spinach and shredded cheeses from your local grocery store is a huge time-saver when you need to make this delicious pasta medley in a hurry. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, spinach, pine nuts, cheeses, basil, salt and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Monir
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Cordella Green
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This dish is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


Mamunur Rashid
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I've tried many shrimp pasta recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


heain min
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


samanta Islam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Esdras Dorce
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of shrimp and basil.


Mskv Help
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


BLESSING DAUDA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I highly recommend it.


Bagalana Philip
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


fanele dlamini
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.