Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

This recipe can be made with less or more shrimp.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small bag/box (about 450 grams) spaghetti noodles,
• 100% whole wheat if available
• 1 jar (about 600 grams) tomato sauce
• 1 package (about 227 grams) fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1 can sliced mushrooms, well-drained

Shrimp:

• 1-2* small (227 grams) shrimp ring(s), thawed
• 1 teaspoon flour
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic chopped or 1½ teaspoons jarred garlic or ½ to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
2. Add the tomato sauce and mushrooms to a medium pot, cover and bring up to a low boil.
3. Meanwhile make the shrimp:
   • Drain the shrimp of any liquid.
   • Dab the shrimp with paper towel to soak up any extra liquid.
   • Sprinkle the shrimp with flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if not using fresh or jarred).
   • Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Once the oil is sizzling, add the shrimp and the garlic.
   • Cook for about 1 minute then stir all together to cook the other side of the shrimp. Remove from the pan.
4. Once the noodles are cooked and drained, everyone can assemble their own plate by layering the spaghetti, topped with tomato sauce then cooked shrimp. Top with parmesan cheese (optional).