Linguine With Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium type)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium yellow sweet pepper or green sweet pepper, chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp, with, tails
• 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
• fresh basil leaf (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.

2. 2

   Combine chicken broth, cornstarch and snipped or dried basil in a small mixing bowl, set aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook mushrooms, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet about 3 minutes or until pepper is just tender.

4. 4

   Add broth mixture and undrained tomatoes, cook and stir till bubbly.

5. 5

   Add shrimp, cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till sauce is heated through.

6. 6

   To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over pasta.

7. 7

   If desired, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.