FROM THE KITCHEN OF GLORIA GREENE
Shrimp with Pasta and Feta Cheese
INGREDIENTS 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ lbs . medium , peeled shrimp ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 6 oz crumbled feta cheese 1 small garlic clove ½ cup fresh white mushrooms , sliced 1 tsp capers 3 sliced scallions 1 / 2 cup dry white wine 2 cups Roma tomatoes , chopped and peeled 1 / 4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz rigatoni or substitute with fusilli pasta
DIRECTIONS
In a medium skillet , heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil . Add shrimp . Sauté the shrimp until the shrimp turns pink . Stir in red pepper flakes . Spoon into a baking dish , and sprinkle with feta cheese .
Add the remaining extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet . Add the garlic , mushrooms , scallions , and capers . Sautee briefly until soft . Add the wine . Cook for 2 minutes over high heat . Stir in the tomatoes , basil , and oregano . Salt and pepper to taste . Simmer for 10 minutes . Spoon over the shrimp . Cover and bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes . Cook pasta in a saucepan using the directions on the package ; until soft . Drain . Add the shrimp mixture and toss to coat . Serve immediately . Feeds 4 .
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