Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta

This fresh tomato shrimp pasta features spinach, oregano, basil, onion, and mozzarella for an easy and delicious summer dinner that's quick to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 651 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• 0.5 sweet onion, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine garlic, onion, and oregano in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant and almost golden. Mix in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes while pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Mix in spinach until wilted. Just before pasta is done, stir in shrimp and cook until heated through.

Step 4

Toss together shrimp mixture and pasta in a large serving bowl. Mix in mozzarella cheese.