Garlic-Cilantro Shrimp Rotini

Clean Eating, Oct 2011, p 24.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 oz whole-wheat rotini pasta
• 20 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat broiler to high. Line large baking sheet with foil.

2. Prepare sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cilantro, oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes until combined. While food processor is running, add oil and vinegar. Stir in salt and pepper, set aside.

3. Cook pasta, set aside

4. Arrange shrimp on sheet, transfer to oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, turning once, until pink.

5. In a large saucepan on medium, add pasta and garlic-cilantro mixture and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, and shrimp and stir to combine.