Summer Tomato Pasta
Nothing says summer quite like sweet, juicy, ripe tomatoes. The tomatoes are tossed with fresh ingredients to create a light yet satisfying meal thats perfect for summer evenings. It’s simple, nourishing, and tastes just as delicious the next day.
Ingredients:
3 cups flavor bomb tomatoes, halved
1 container pre-washed spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5-2 cups cottage cheese
1 bag wild caught frozen shrimp, thawed
1 box capellini [angel hair] pasta
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Salt
Pepper
Dried basil
Italian seasoning
Directions:
Prep the ingredients
Halve the tomatoes
Mince the garlic
Set both aside
Cook the tomato mixture
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tomatoes and garlic.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
Add the spinach
Stir in the spinach and seasonings.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is fully wilted.
Cook the pasta
While the spinach is cooking down, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Add a generous amount of kosher salt.
Cook pasta according to the package directions, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp
Once the spinach has wilted, add the thawed pre-cooked shrimp to the skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are heated through.
Combine everything
Drain the pasta in a colander and return it to the pot.
Pour the tomato, spinach, and shrimp mixture over the pasta.
Add the cottage cheese and a handful of freshly grated Parmesan.
Stir until everything is evenly combined and the cheese is incorporated.
Serve
Top with additional freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy!