Shrimp and Linguini Bake

 

1 to 1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dried crushed basil

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

2 to 3 tablespoons white wine or sherry, optional

1 can diced tomatoes with juice

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 cup frozen green peas

salt and pepper to taste

6 to 8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained

1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

 

Peel and devein shrimp. In a small bowl, toss shrimp with garlic and basil. Refrigerate while linguine is cooking. Cook linguine according to package directions. Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

 

Spoon half the tomatoes into the baking dish; top with linguine. In the same pot you cooked the linguine in or a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced green onions; cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp mixture, peas, wine, salt and pepper and the remainder of the tomatoes; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour shrimp and tomato mixture over linguine then top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.