Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta

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:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ 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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

651
Calories
29g
Fat
52g
Carbs
44g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 651
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat11g 53%
Cholesterol266mg 89%
Sodium358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars6g
Protein44g
Vitamin C37mg 184%
Calcium424mg 33%
Iron7mg 38%
Potassium628mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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