Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta
Fresh tomatoes and spinach, fresh herbs, and fresh mozzarella
combine with shrimp and fettuccine for an easy summer dinner.
Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes.
Cook Time: approx. 15 Minutes.
Ready in: approx. 30 Minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
3 cloves garlic
1/2 sweet onion, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup spinach leaves
1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and
cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain. In the container of a food
processor, combine the garlic, onion and oregano. Pulse until finely
chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the
onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant and almost golden. Mix in the
tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes while the
pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally. Mix in spinach until it wilts,
then just before the pasta is done, stir in the shrimp. Cook until heated
through. Toss with pasta in a large serving bowl, and mix in mozzarella
cheese.
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