Spicy Shrimp and Penne - Feed Your Potential

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 12 ounces raw shrimp (peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen) – choose a Seafood Watch Best Choice)
• 3 Tbsp green onion (trimmed and thinly sliced, scallion)
• 2 cups roasted diced tomatoes (canned, drained)
• 1/2 cup roasted peppers (drained and chopped)
• 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups roasted garlic-lemon broth ((see instructions below))
• 6 cups whole grain penne pasta (cooked al dente according to package directions and drained (about 12 oz dry pasta, uncooked))
• 1 Tbsp basil leaves (fresh, chopped or sliced into ribbons)
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup, shredded and divided in half)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1/4 tsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest (grated)