Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta

By: Lisa Nichols 
"Fresh tomatoes and spinach, fresh herbs, and fresh mozzarella combine with shrimp and fettuccine for an easy summer dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (118)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 651 | Total Fat: 28.5g | Cholesterol: 266mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As an Italian, and a good Italian cook, I can tell you this is one, nice dish. So many people...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by MUFFIT   view full review
Excellent flavor! Husband went back for seconds, and said it's a keeper. Tweaked the recipe a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by ROCKES   view full review
I used dried herbs, canned tomatoes (drained), and 8oz of frozen spinach (thawed & drained). I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by jeanneferg   view full review
I love this recipe and have made it many times. I would recommend that you do not skimp on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by lizd79   view full review
I had to add alot to this recipe to make it good first I used raw shrimp so I sauted it first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by BETHANNE770   view full review
Yum! "Restaurant quality" according to my hubby! I used a can of diced tomatoes with chiles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by Kitten   view full review
This is very good. I used whole wheat pasta. And, I didn't mix the sauce with the pasta. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by lorena   view full review
Added 2 cups spinach and just 2 tomatoes 'cause that's what i had on hand. As other reviewer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by kwantum   view full review
I love this recipe considering I'm not really a big fan of spinach. Definitely a keeper!!! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by acj818   view full review
Such a nice change for pasta! The sauce is light and clean tasting, rather than heavy and...

 

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