SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, PEPPERS, AND PEAS

Just a warning in advance that the recipe makes precisely the amount that is in this image. I normally cook for one, so my portion sizes are relatively smaller than when making a meal for many people. Just something to consider. Other than that, this pasta dish is easy, simple, and done in about 15 to 20 minutes.

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Peppers, and Peas

1 good handful of spaghetti

1/4 peas (if frozen, make sure to thaw)

1/2 cup frozen shrimp, thawed

1/4 diced green bell pepper

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

4 tbs lemon juice

3-4 tbs olive oil

1 1/2 tbs butter

1/4 white wine, preferably dry

4-5 tbs heavy cream

salt and pepper

few sprigs of parsley for garnish

Boil the pasta in salted water as per the direction on the box.

In the meantime, heat a large pan (I always prefer non-stick) to med-hi and add the oil and butter. Once the butter starts to bubble, drop in the peas, peppers, tomatoes, and shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for another minute. Add wine and heavy cream and reduce head to about med. Add salt and pepper and allow the sauce to reduce until it is creamy.

By then, your pasta should be done. Toss it in to the pan, mix ingredients well, then pour. Garnish with about a tbs chopped parsley.

Enjoy!

SIMPLE BRUSCETTA

2 field tomatoes, diced

1/2 a small white onion, diced

5 basil leaves, sliced or torn roughly

1 pinch of dried parsley, you can use fresh parsley if you have some handy

1/2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp parmesan cheese

1 dash of garlic salt or granulated garlic

2 to 3 tbs olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

All there is to it is mixing the ingredients above! It makes a wonderful topper on sliced baguette or olive loaf.

I personally prefer to slice the bread, top it with mozzarella and feta for a tangy flavour, and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bread toasts. Then, I take them out and top them with the mix, so that it stays nice and fresh.

Let me know what you think!