Greek Pasta Bowl with Shrimp

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• salt
• 1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or fusilli pasta
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
• 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano leaves, minced, or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 ripe medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped
• 2 packages (4 ounces each) feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
• fresh oregano sprigs

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, oregano, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add green onions and cook just until shrimp turn opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes.
Drain pasta; return to saucepot. Add shrimp mixture and feta; toss well to combine. Garnish each serving with oregano sprigs.