Spicy Tomato Garlic Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

noodles of choice (I love penne, fettuccine, or short spiral noodles)

12 oz

shrimp, tails removed and de-veined

2 tbsp

butter

1 15 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

2 tsp

salt (or to taste)

3 tsp

onion powder

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream or half & half (fat free half & half works well)

1/4 cup

chicken broth