Pasta Salad with Roasted Bell Pepper, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, and Basil

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Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:
1 tsp + 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tsp shallot, diced finely
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Pasta Salad:

7 oz whole grain rotini pasta, cooked per instructions
1/4 cup of roasted bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup of grape tomaotes
1/4 cup of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup of kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

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Ingredients:

Marinade:
1 lb of shrimp
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp of fresh basil, finely chopped
Spicy Basil Marinara:
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 sweet yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired
1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, pureed
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
2-3 tsp sugar, optional
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese, shredded