Ziti Baked with Shrimp & Feta Cheese - Greek Style Recipe

Name: Ziti Baked with Shrimp & Feta Cheese - Greek Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil plus enough for coating your baking dish; 1 onion, sliced thin; 2 large cloves garlic, sliced thin; 3 cups drained chopped canned plum tomatoes; 2 tsp minced fresh oregano, or 1 tsp dried & crumbled; 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes; salt & freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil ( I need a dry substitute); 1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves; 3/4 lb ziti, cooked & drained according to package directions; 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp olive oil plus enough for coating your baking dish
1 onion, sliced thin
2 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
3 cups drained chopped canned plum tomatoes
2 tsp minced fresh oregano, or 1 tsp dried & crumbled
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil ( I need a dry substitute)
1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
3/4 lb ziti, cooked & drained according to package directions
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, heat oil until hot, and add the onion and cook it, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until the onion and garlic are golden in color.
4
Now add the tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the tomatoes for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly thickened.
5
Add the basil and shrimp and cook, stirring gently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are just turning pink.
6
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, gently stir in shrimp and tomato mixture, 2 tablespoons of the parsley and half of the feta cheese.
7
Transfer to an oiled 3 quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese and parsley.
8
Cover loosely with foil, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbling.
9
Run under the broiler until golden.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp olive oil plus enough for coating your baking dish, 1 onion, sliced thin, 2 large cloves garlic, sliced thin, 3 cups drained chopped canned plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Ziti Baked with Shrimp & Feta Cheese - Greek Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ziti Baked with Shrimp & Feta Cheese - Greek Style

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