This gluten-free Mediterranean shrimp pasta is proof that healthy can be indulgent. Fresh peppers, onion and basil create a vibrant sauce that’s blended with rich olive oil, coating tender cassava spaghetti and succulent shrimp. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for weeknights or special dinners alike.
Gluten-Free Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. Jovial 100% Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 yellow peppers seeded and chopped
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 8 oz. Jovial Grain Free Cassava Spaghetti
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 10 basil leaves chopped
Instructions
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In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat and add chopped peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for few minutes until soft, about 6 minutes. Add water and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
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Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
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While pasta is cooking, transfer sauce to blender or food processor and puree, slowly adding remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, until sauce is creamy. Return sauce to simmer, add shrimp. Cook until pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add drained pasta to sauce and stir to combine. Adjust consistency with some of reserved pasta water, if needed.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
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