Nancy's Pasta W- Shrimp, Spinach, Nutmeg (and More)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces pasta (penne, bow ties, rotini, etc.)
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided in half
• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and devined
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, fresh squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups vidalia onions, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth (or use broth if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
• 5 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black peppercorns

Recipe

• 1 pasta and spinach -.
• 2 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and butter.
• 3 meanwhile, wash spinach and pat excess water.
• 4 when pasta is done, drain the water and immediately return pasta to pan.
• 5 add spinach leaves and toss until spinach leaves wilt. add cover to keep warm.
• 6 shrimp and broth -.
• 7 melt 1 tablespoon butter in nonstick sauce pan over medium heat. add shrimp and garlic and saute until done (about 2-3 minutes).
• 8 remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
• 9 melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan and add onions, sauting until slightly opaque and stirring often.
• 10 add broth, vermouth, and grated lemon rind. increase heat to medium and cook about 7-8 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• 11 reduce heat and add cream cheese, stirring until well blended.
• 12 add salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. stir together and remove from heat.
• 13 now add shrimp and onion mixture to the pasta/spinach and toss to mix everything together.