Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Fresh tomatoes and spinach, fresh herbs, and fresh mozzarella combine with shrimp and fettuccine for an easy summer dinner.

• 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
• ½ sweet onion, cut into wedges
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.