Instructions

  1. Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
  5. Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
  6. Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  7. Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.