Greek Pasta Bowl with Shrimp
Oregano and feta cheese––two staples of Greek cooking––flavor this dish. For an even speedier prep time, substitute pre-shelled and deveined frozen raw shrimp for the fresh.
PREP 15 minutes COOK 15 minutes MAKES 6 main-dish servings
1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or
fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic
press
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves,
minced, or ½ teaspoon dried
oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound),
coarsely chopped
2 packages (4 ounces each)
crumbled feta cheese
(about 2 cups)
fresh oregano sprigs for garnish
1. In large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add green onions and cook 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn opaque throughout. Stir in tomatoes.
3. Drain pasta; return to saucepot. Add shrimp mixture and feta; toss well to combine. Garnish each serving with the fresh oregano sprigs.
EACH SERVING About 515 calories | 29 g protein | 65 g carbohydrate | 15 g total fat (7 g saturated) | 127 mg cholesterol | 815 mg sodium.