PASTA AND SHRIMP WITH RICOTTA
CHEESE SAUCE
 
2 lg. cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. butter
1/2 c. skim milk
3/4 c. part skim ricotta
8 oz. small shrimp
10 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 - 3 dashes liquid red pepper seasoning
1/4 c. shredded monterey jack cheese
12 oz. linguine

Saute garlic and red pepper flakes in hot butter in a 10 inch skillet for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden. Whisk in milk/ricotta until smooth. Add shrimp, peas, parsley, salt, nutmeg and liquid pepper. Cook over medium low heat for 3 - 4 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Stir in cheese. Meanwhile cook linguine. Drain and rinse in hot water. Transfer to a large bowl. Top with hot sauce. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. 357 calories per serving.

recipe reviews
Pasta and Shrimp with Ricotta Cheese Sauce
 #26887
 e a baumgartner (Texas) says:
Good ...But less nutmeg - spinach for the peas, mozz for the jack cheese
   #58345
 Dawn (Colorado) says:
Agreed about a little less nutmeg. Also, next time I use this recipe I'll blend the ricotta & milk before I add it. The ricotta stayed clumpy.

 

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