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creamy tomato-basil pasta with shrimp

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Recipe by
Melanie Wagner
@prplmimi
Cheektowaga, NY

This is quick and easy. My family loved it. Even the picky teenager and toddler!

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy tomato-basil pasta with shrimp

  • 1 lb
    ziti, uncooked
  • 1 lb
    medium or large shrimp, frozen cooked
  • 1 can
    chicken broth, non-fat, reduced-sodium
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 pt
    grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • garlic powder, dried basil, salt and pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese, grated
  • garlic olive oil

How To Make creamy tomato-basil pasta with shrimp

  • 1
    COOK pasta as directed on package. Add roasted garlic olive oil to the pasta water. Thaw shrimp and remove tails.
  • 2
    COMBINE broth and seasonings to skillet on medium-high heat; cook 2 min. or until heated through. Add Cream Cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 min.
  • 3
    DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet. Stir in Parmesan (I put in a couple of handfuls); top with shrimp and stir until heated through.
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