Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, halved,cored,seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips
  • 1 small onion, cut lengthwise in half and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente, firm but tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water for the last 6 minutes of cooking; beans should be crisp-tender and not limp.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sweet red pepper, onion and garlic; saute for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp; saute 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until well blended and smooth.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in the parsley.
  • Drain the pasta and green beans in a collander: turn the pasta into a large bowl.
  • Add the shrimp mixture.
  • Toss until well combined.
  • Sprinkle with the grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.