Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried angel hair pasta
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomato strips with italian herbs packed in oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 lb frozen shrimp, with tails thawed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

Method

  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta with broccoli according to package directions. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving oil. If necessary, add olive oil to equal 1/4 cup. In extra-large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and crushed red pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute more or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Toss shrimp mixture with cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle additional olive oil. Transfer to serving bowls. Sprinkle with snipped fresh basil. Serves 4.