INGREDIENTS:
1 box Penne Pasta
1L Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 C fresh Chopped 3 C Freshly Chopped Spinach Kale or Arugula (do not use frozen)
1 C Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 tsp Salt, Pepper & Garlic Salt
8 C Water
2 T Butter
1 T Oil
Directions:
Prepare pasta as per package instructions. Then, after 5 minutes of cooking add the shrimp to the pasta sauce. Cook until they are no longer pink. Then, drain all but 1c of water to make room for the next step. Keep the shrimp and pasta warm.
In a saucepan, heat butter and oil on medium heat. When butter melts , add pasta to the pan. Mix to cover. Season. Cook for 2 minutes Stirring frequently.
Then, add the spinach and cook for about 1 min, until it is wilted (add 1/3 cup of water if required to steam or cook spinach) Add shrimp, and cheese. Mix gently to melt the cheese. Don’t overcook. Add additional seasonings as desired. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.