Easy Shrimp Pasta For Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned (about 10 large)
3/4 cup roma tomato, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
1/4 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Preparation

Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.