Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta

1/3 cup sun-dried tomato bits
1 ½ cups boils water
8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 gloves garlic crushed
14 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cup fresh spinach
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tbsp capers (optional)
1/3 cup feta cheese

1. Combine tomato bits and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl and reserve ½ cup of the liquid.
2. Cook Penne according to instructions on box.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and oregano, and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the reserves tomato liquid. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, olives, tomato bits and capers.
4. Toss with drained pasta and feta cheese.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDTCKRTOO.