Ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 c. halved cherry tomatoes

1 zucchini, cut into half-moons

1 yellow squash, cut into half-moons

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 lb. fettuccine

3 1/2 c. water

2 c. half-and-half

1 tsp. dried oregano

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Freshly basil, for serving

Preparation

Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and squashes. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Step 2Add pasta, water, half-and-half, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is opaque and pasta is al dente, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan. Step 3Top with basil before serving.

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