Linguine With Garlic Shrimp

From http://www.food.com/recipe/linguine-with-garlic-shrimp-23744

8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium type)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces cooked shrimp, with, tails
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh basil leaf (optional)

Directions:
1 Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
2 Combine chicken broth, cornstarch and snipped or dried basil in a small mixing bowl, set aside.
3 Meanwhile, cook mushrooms, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet about 3 minutes or until pepper is just tender.
4 Add broth mixture and undrained tomatoes, cook and stir till bubbly.
5 Add shrimp, cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till sauce is heated through.
6 To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over pasta.
7 If desired, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.