Mangia
 
Puttanesca Variations
Makes 2 servings.  Each serving is 4 blocks each of protein, fat and carbohydrate.
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| shrimp or scallops or chicken | 3/4 lb or 3/4 lb or 1/2 lb
 |  | paprika | 1 T |  | olives, kalamata | 12 |  | garlic, chopped | 1 T |  | olive oil | 1/2 T |  | tomatoes, chopped | 2 C |  | capers | 2 t |  | oregano | 1 t |  | basil, fresh | 2 T |  | salt | 1/4 t |  | black pepper | 1/4 t |  | cayenne pepper | 1/4 t |  | penne, cooked | 2 C |  | parmesan/romano | 1/2 C |  | 
In a plastic bag, toss shrimp, scallops or chicken with paprika
Place in broiler and broil 3-5 minutes per side
Remove from broiler and place aside
Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden
Add olives, capers, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper and cayenne
Saute for an additional 2 minutes
Add tomatoes, bring to a low boil and reduce heat so it simmers
Put penne in boiling water and follow package directions for cooking time
When penne has 3 minutes left, add shrimp/scallops/chicken to sauce and stir
Drain penne and run cool water over it for 30 seconds
Toss penne with sauce and serve with fresh grated romano or parmesan
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