Sunday, February 5, 2012

Penne from Heaven


SHRIMP, BLACK OLIVES,FETA AND A ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE SERVED OVER PENNE NOODLES
I can't seem to get enough of feta cheese these days. I had to stop Tom eating so I could take a picture.
2 tsp olive oil
1 c choppped red onions
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 c chopped zuchinni
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 Tbsp each minced fresh oregano and basil
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 oz uncooked penne pasta
8 oz shrimp raw and peeled. ( I used the frozen cooked ones cause they are cheaper)
1/4 c sliced black olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheesse
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook and stir about 3 minutes until onions are softened. Add zuchinni and cook 3 minutes more.
Add diced tomatoes and their liquid,tomato sauce, oregano, basil, pepper and ctushed red pepper flakes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
2. While suace is cooking prepare penne according to pkg directions.
3. Add shrimp and olives to sauce. Heat through about 3 minutes.
To serve, spoon cooked penne onto serving dishes. Top with suace followed by feta and chopped parsley.

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