If you are a seafood lover, try this delicious pasta. It's simple to make and is pretty quick to make. It's a great, light meal to make for the warmer weather that is right around the corner.
2 T. olive oil
5 jumbo shrimp or about 10 smaller, shelled and clean
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 T. freshly chopped garlic
canned artichokes, drained, to taste
10 cherry tomatoes
3 oz. white wine
freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon
4 oz. cold butter
1 c. spinach
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
freshly chopped basil, to taste
2 c. bow tie pasta, cooked
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water, according to package directions, about 11 minutes; drain. Set aside.
Wash veggies and chop or cut, as directed.
Heat skillet to medium-high heat; add olive oil; cook red bell pepper, about 3 minutes; add shrimp; cook 1/2 way (about 2-3 minutes); add garlic, tomatoes, and artichokes.
Add white wine and lemon juice to the pan; reduce until almost dry.
Slowly incorporate cold butter into pan by swirling it over a very low flame, so you don't break the sauce.
Add already cooked pasta and spinach; season with salt, pepper and basil.
1 serving.