Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach, Tomatoes, Patty Pan and Goat Cheese

Check out lifesambrosia.com I must have pinned a million recipes so far and photography is beautiful. Thank you Des! Now, I did tweak the original recipe, but that is what food dishes are all about; tailoring to what suits your tastes. I am sure if you follow her recipe solely, it would be wonderful as well. Rob and I do not live in an area with easily obtainable seafood (duh, Colorado) so alias, we rely on Whole Foods... The shrimp was on sale and wild caught and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound dried linguine ( I used 1/2 package of Jovial Egg Rice Noodles)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (most likely used more; I like garlic)
• 1 shallot, minced (used two large slices from a red onion from the Farmer's Market, minced)
• 1 patty pan zucchini, shredded (this was my addition)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (did not use)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (I used fresh basil, about 1/4 cup, cut in slivers)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (use this to your taste) (would use fresh jalapeno next time)
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon brandy (I did not use, but used 1 tablespoon butter)
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 4 ounces goat cheese (I used Whole Foods Brand Herb and Garlic, but used about 3/4 of the 4 ounces)

Directions:

Cook pasta of choice according to package directions. Drain. A pic of the brand both Rob and I love. 

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add shredded patty pan and cook 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.

Return the skillet to the heat and melt the 1 tablespoon butter and add the red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set the cooked shrimp aside.

Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the spinach, fresh shredded basil and tomato to the hot pasta.

Add the goat cheese and garlic/onion mixture and heat in the skillet over medium heat until cheese softens.

Fill pasta bowls and add shrimp on the top. How can you go wrong with all these fresh ingredients! YUM!