Recipe Details
Ingredients
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½cupvegetable oil
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8ouncestomato sauce
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1 ¼cupswater
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¼teaspoondried basil
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1teaspoonground black pepper
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1teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
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1teaspoonsalt
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1poundsmall shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2tablespoonsvegetable oil
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1green bell pepper, chopped
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1red bell pepper, chopped
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½onion, chopped
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3clovesgarlic, minced
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2teaspoonscornstarch
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2tablespoonscold water
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12ouncesspaghetti
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8green onions, minced
Cooking Directions
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Mix 1/2 cup oil, tomato sauce, 1 1/4 cups water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 4- to 6-quart pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; stir occasionally.
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Meanwhile, season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and set aside.
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Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes.
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When sauce has 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
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Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and place in a serving bowl.
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Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe5 | |
Calories585 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g |
32% |
Saturated Fat 3g |
17% |
Cholesterol 138mg |
46% |
Sodium 845mg |
37% |
Total Carbohydrate 61g |
22% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
17% |
Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 29g |
58% |
Vitamin C 61mg |
68% |
Calcium 99mg |
8% |
Iron 6mg |
32% |
Potassium 667mg |
14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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