Shrimp Marinara with Pasta

Number of Servings: 
2
Ingredient: 
8 Ounces cleaned medium shrimp* peeled and deveined, thawed
1/4 Cup chopped onion
2 Tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 Clove garlic, crushed
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
1 Can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 Can (3 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 Cup water
1 Teaspoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon basil
1/2 Teaspoon oregano
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
Cooked pasta
*For variety substitute shucked drained clams, or 16 mussels or 16 clams in the shell. If using either clams or mussels in the shell, clean thoroughly, before using. Steam separately and add to pasta. Then pour sauce over calms or mussels and cooked pasta.
Instructions: 

Cook onion, green pepper and garlic in hot oil until tender 1 quart skillet or soup pot. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Cover and simmer for approximately 3 minutes longer or until shrimp are tender. Serve over cooked pasta.

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  • I know that shrimp and other fish are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats – but now I’m seeing omega-3s in all sorts of products in the grocery store.  Does this mean that if I eat these other foods it’s not as important to eat my 2 servings of seafood a week?

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.