Zesty Shrimp Alfredo in 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 12 ounces whole grain penne pasta 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tsp garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 8 oz mushrooms, diced 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (15-16 ounce) jar of Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup fresh spinach 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste Salt and pepper to taste Directions:
1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2)Meanwhile, melt butter together with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in green pepper, spinach, and mushrooms; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes more.
3) Stir in the shrimp, and cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir drained pasta into the sauce, and serve with bread and salad.

By: Josh Martin