MOSTACCIOLI AND SHRIMP WITH TANGERINE BASIL

MOSTACCIOLI AND SHRIMP WITH TANGERINE BASIL

Ingredients for 6 Servings

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

Procedure:

1. Combine 5 cups of the tangerine or orange juice, the yellow onion, jalapeņo,
   bay leaves and 1 tablespoon of garlic in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
3. Remove the bay leaves.
4. Allow to cool.
5. Transfer juice mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
7. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
8. While pasta is cooking, add the oil, red onion and shrimp to a medium skillet.
9. Saute 1 minute.
10. Add the remaining 1/2 cup tangerine or orange juice to the skillet and cook over low heat.
11. Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the reserved orange sauce and the shrimp mixture.
    Cook over low heat 1 minute.
12. Stir in the Brie and basil.
13. Stir until the Brie is melted.
14. Transfer to a serving bowl.
15. Garnish with orange segments and toasted almonds.
16. Serve immediately.
17. Each Serving Provides:
18. 878 Calories , 41.4 g Protein , 141 g Carbohydrates , 15.9 g Fat , 134 mg Cholesterol ,
    260 mg Sodium , Calories from Fat 16%


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