Brushetta Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp Pasta

My husband found this recipe. He is good at finding recipes that we both love.  He was my sous cheff.  

Ingredients:

kosher salt to taste

6 oz. angel hair pasta

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Freshly ground pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chopped tomatoes (I used grape tomatoes cut in 1/2)

1 cup artichoke hearts and black olives if desired

1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half

1/4 cup Parmesan, cheese, plus more for garnish

fresh basil for garnish

Directions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair pasta according for directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 

tablespoon olive oil. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.

T skillet, add remaining Tablespoon oil. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes (and artichokes and black olives if desired)  Cook 2 minutes if just tomatoes 4 min. if adding artichokes.  Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Let simmer 2 minutes, Add cooked pasta and shrimp Toss until combined. Garnish with basil and more Parmesan if desired.