Linguini with Shrimp

This was a simple and easy dish to make. It took longer to clean up then to make this meal!

1/4 lb. linguini

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1lb. large shrimp, peeled and devain

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup white wine

1 cup chopped fresh, flat-leaf parsley

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the directions on the box. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.



• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium -high flame. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink. Remove the shrimp form the pan and set aside. Add the lemon juice , white wine, and the reserved cup water to the skillet. Let simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir in the parsley.



• Add the drained linguini to the shrimp mixture, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.



• serves 4

adapted from small changes big results ellie krieger, ms,rd

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

This is the quickest meal ever to make. I sometimes take shortcuts when making this recipe. I use precooked grilled chicken and a frozen bag of broccoli normandy. I serve it with some garlic bread and in 20 minutes I have a great dinner.

2 Tbs. olive oil, divided

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

cut into 1-in cubes

1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces

1 (10oz) bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed

2 cloves garlic, minced

12 oz. angel hair pasta

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 tsp. dried basil

1//4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Heat 1 TBS. oil in a medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.


• Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrot to skillet;cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.


• Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking , add chicken broth, basil and Parmesan to skillet. stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.


• Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetable mixture. serve immediately.


• serves 4