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Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine is for Dinner.

Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine are:

For Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette:
1 Tbsp drained sun-dried tomatoes
Dash of sea salt
1-1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste
1/3 cup olive oil
2-3 large fresh basil leaves

For Pasta:
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
1 package (16 oz) whole wheat linguine (Healthy Harvest)
1 package (8 oz) Neufchatel Cheese
2 cans (~28oz) no salt added diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 lb shrimp, devained

Here is how you make Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine:

To make vinaigrette:In a blender, roughly blend the tomatoes, salt, vinegars, basil and the garlic. Add the olive oil in a stream.Yield: about 2/3 cupTo make the pasta:Soften neufchatel cheese. Toss the diced tomatoes with neufchatel cheese, dressing and basil; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.When ready to cook pasta, place tomato/cheese mixture into a medium sauce pan and warm on low heat.Cover the bottom of a saute pan with a small amount of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic powder. Saute until shrimp are done, then add shrimp to the tomato mixture.Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Place in large bowl. Add shrimp and tomato mixture; toss lightly.Makes approximately 8 (1 cup) servings.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AURXDOC05.

The nutritional information for Creamy Basil and Tomato Shrimp Linguine is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 349.8

• Total Fat: 12.3 g
• Cholesterol: 107.7 mg
• Sodium: 254.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
• Protein: 20.5 g