This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 20 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (225 g) medium sized pasta, of choice
• 2 tablespoons oil, of choice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• Pepper, to taste
• Parsley, fresh or dried (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to directions on box. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and shrimp in oil and butter for 3–5 minutes, or until shrimp is slightly pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and continue to boil for 7–10 minutes, or until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander.
5. Add cooked pasta and shrimp to sauce mixture. Toss to combine and allow to warm if needed. Sprinkle with parsley before serving if desired.

SPICY SHRIMP TOMATO PASTA RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: budgetbytes.com