Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach

Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach

In this dish, the shrimp and spinach are cooked with the pasta.

8 oz. Penne, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
12 oz. medium frozen shrimp, thawed
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Salt to taste

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, stir together the yogurt, feta cheese, garlic, dill and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Two minutes before the pasta is done, stir the shrimp and spinach into the pot with the pasta. Cook two minutes.

Drain the pasta, shrimp and spinach thoroughly. Stir into the yogurt mixture and season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4