Linguine With Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth ( low sodium type)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp, with, tails
• 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
• fresh basil leaf (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
2. Combine chicken broth, cornstarch and snipped or dried basil in a small mixing bowl, set aside.
3. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet about 3 minutes or until pepper is just tender.
4. Add broth mixture and undrained tomatoes, cook and stir till bubbly.
5. Add shrimp, cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till sauce is heated through.
6. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over pasta.
7. If desired, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.