Shrimp and Veggies Italiano With Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped (Vidalia or Spanish work well)
• 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1 lb shrimp (*see note below)
• 10 green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream (double cream in UK)
• 1 lb pasta, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in heavy skillet and brown onions and peppers for 6-8 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until veggies are tender, about 5-10 minutes.

3. 3

   *NOTE: Follow directions according to type of shrimp used. In either case, shrimp should be peeled and deveined.

4. 4

   Uncooked - Add wine, shrimp, olives, lemon juice and zest. Cook until shrimp has turned pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add cream and stir. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

5. 5

   Cooked - Add wine and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, olives, lemon juice and zest. Stir mixture and add cream. Stir again to heat shrimp through and serve over hot pasta.