Mediterranean Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (about 5 oz)
• 1lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), tail shells removed
• 1medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 3cups lightly packed fresh spinach (about 3 oz), stems removed, torn into pieces
• 2tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/2teaspoon salt
• 1/3cup sliced kalamata olives or 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
• 2tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, adding shrimp and bell pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Cook until pasta is tender and shrimp are pink. Drain and return to Dutch oven.
2. Add spinach, basil, salt and olives to pasta mixture; heat over medium heat until hot. Toss with cheese and oil.