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Mostaccioli & Shrimp With Tangerine-Basil S Recipe

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Mostaccioli & Shrimp With Tangerine-Basil S
1 lb Mostaccioli or Ziti
-OR other medium pasta
-shape, uncooked
5 1/2 cup Tangerine or orange juice
- divided
1 large Yellow onion, minced
1 tbsp Minced, seeded jalapeno
2 Bay leaves
2 tbsp Minced garlic, divided
1 tbsp Olive or vegetable oil
1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb Medium shrimp, peeled
- and deveined
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup Diced Brie cheese
- (about 4 oz.)
2 tbsp Thinly sliced basil leaves
1 cup Tangerine segments
-OR- orange segments
1/3 cup Slivered almonds
- lightly toasted


Combine 5 cups of the tangerine or orange juice, the yellow onion,
jalapeno, bay leaves and 1 tablespoon of garlic in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
Remove the bay leaves. Allow to cool. Transfer juice mixture to a
blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and set
aside.

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is
cooking, add the oil, red onion and shrimp to a medium skillet. Saute
1 minute. Add the remaining 1/2 cup tangerine or orange juice to the
skillet and cook over low heat.

Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the reserved orange
sauce and the shrimp mixture. Cook over low heat 1 minute. Stir in
the Brie and basil. Stir until the Brie is melted. Transfer to a
serving bowl. Garnish with orange segments and toasted almonds. Serve
immediately.

Serves 4 to 6

Each serving provides: 878 Calories; 41.4 g Protein; 141 g
Carbohydrates; 15.9 g Fat; 134 mg Cholesterol; 260 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 16%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org)
(Reprinted with permission)
 


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