Shrimp, Vegetables and Whole Wheat Pasta

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 10 min

This is a very attractive one-dish meal with lots of color, and it's simple to make and tastes great. It looks like a lot of food on the plate, so it satisfies you visually, but it is loaded with vegetables and there's not too much pasta.

Ingredients

4 cups    whole wheat pasta (such as fusilli or penne)     1 L
1 tbsp     olive oil     15 mL
3              cloves garlic, minced     3 
1              bunch broccoli, chopped     1 
1              red bell pepper, sliced     1 
2 cups     grape tomatoes, halved     500 mL
12 oz       shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved     375 g
1 tsp        dried Italian herb seasoning     5 mL
1/2 tsp     salt     2 mL
1/2 tsp     freshly ground black pepper     2 mL

Instructions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (tender to the bite). Drain.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat pan. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Add broccoli, red pepper and tomatoes; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until opaque and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in pasta, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

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