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Caesar Shrimp and Pasta

Contributed By: jaynessa1
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Red pepper flakes adds zest to this simple shrimp and broccoli salad. Easy to make and satisfying!

Ingredients

8 ounces Ziti, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape uncooked

3 cups Broccoli florets

1/3 cup Plus 2 tablespoons bottled light Caesar salad dressing

12 ounces Uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined

1/4 teaspoon Crushed red hot pepper flakes

1/4 cup Grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions; 3 minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the dressing in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and pepper flakes; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is opaque.

Drain pasta and broccoli; transfer to a serving bowl. Add remaining 1/3 cup dressing and shrimp mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: jonaliandjr

yummy ate it 3 days in a row!

 

Commented by: happyskeeter

First recipe I made on this site. It was great , I have had a lot of failed recipes using the computer and this is the first keeper ! Amazing that the combination of thses ingredients taste so good ! We will make this one again ! I hope the rest of the recipes on this site are as good as this one.Thanks

 

Commented by: youngfamily

Excellent dish! Fast and easy to prepare! My husband and I loved it.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 362
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 30 g
Vitamin A: 211 RE
Vitamin C: 89 mg
Calcium: 160 mg
Fiber: 5 g