{live a delicious life: shrimp and basil pasta}

{ingredients}

• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 package of angel hair pasta
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 pound large shrimp- peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 can of Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese

{cooking instructions}

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.

2. Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.

3. Stir tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by one half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 

Side dishes: Texas toast and side salad

Note: This dish was absolutely divine. It was light and fresh. JK and I enjoyed it on the patio and it made for great leftovers as well!