food network should have called me back

I love to cook. It is probably one of my favorite things to do and read about. I like to look at recipes and deconstruct it in my head, and try to think of a tastier and healthier way of making it. Sometimes I go by the book and other times I just make it up as I go. The thing is I’m typically only cooking for Aaron and I, and Aaron just flat out loves food. He loves everything, but doesn’t like when I put a lot of carrots on his salad! You know how they say, “you’re your toughest critic”, well that is what I am. I know when stuff does not taste good, and I know when it needs something to it. You know how when you’ve eaten something really good you just keep thinking about it? That is currently what is happening. I’m a little proud. This dish I made up and later I'll post the one I reinvented. I figured I had to share them, because that would just be plain selfish if I didn’t! So get your taste buds ready and put your napkin in your lap, because you are going to want to try this!

Shrimp Pasta

• Whole Wheat Pasta
• 2TBS EVOO
• 11/2 lbs. Shrimp
• 1c Chopped Broccoli
• ½c Chopped Onion
• Dash of Salt & Pepper
• 1 Garlic Clove Minced
• ½ tsp of Red Pepper
• ½ tsp of Basil
• 1TBS of Italian Seasonings
• 1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
• ½ Jar of Tomato Sauce
• Cook pasta, and then set aside to keep warm.
• Heat 1TBS of EVOO in large skillet, sprinkle salt on shrimp, and then add them to the skillet. When they are done set them aside in a separate bowl.
• Then heat 1TBS of EVOO, and add Broccoli, Onion, Garlic, and remaining seasonings. Sauté till Onions are translucent.
• Add Tomatoes & Sauce to the pan, and let them come to a boil. Cook until the sauce becomes thick (5 Minutes), and then add the Shrimp. Cook for at least 1 more additional minute.
• Serve over Wheat Pasta!