Shrimp With Roasted Red Pepper Cream Recipe

Ingredients

1- 7 oz package vermicelli

1-12 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers drained

1- 8 oz package of 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 tsp ground red pepper

2 lb peeled cooked large shrimp

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Garnish: fresh basil sprig

Preparation

Prepare packag according to package directions, omittting salt and oil. Keep pasta warm.

Process red peppers and next 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, scraping down sides. Pour mixture into a large skillet.

Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with basil. Garnish if desired.