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Ziti Baked with Shrimp and Feta Cheese - Greek Style image

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Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400F. In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, heat oil until hot, and add the onion and cook it, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until the onion and garlic are golden in color. 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. Add the basil and shrimp and cook, stirring gently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are just turning pink. 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. Transfer to an oiled 3 quart shallow flameproof baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese and parsley. Cover loosely with foil, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbling. Run under the broiler until golden.

Mini Wheels Pasta Salad with Red Peppers and Feta Cheese image

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Time 25m

Yield 7-9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Barilla Piccolini® Mini Wheels
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
3/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 teaspoon capers, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook Piccolini¿ Mini Wheels according to the package directions.
Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Allow to cool on a sheet tray.
Char the skins of the red bell peppers over an open flame on the stove top and put then into a plastic bag to steam. Once steamed peel away the charred skin and cut into thin strips.
Saute the garlic and chili flakes in the remaining olive oil over medium heat for about two minutes.
Add sliced black olives, julienne red peppers and chopped capers; saute an additional 3 minutes.
Season to taste.
Add lemon zest and saute 1 minute. Allow mixture to cool down.
Crumble the feta cheese and mix in with the cooled sauce mixture.
Transfer Piccolini¿ Mini Wheels to a large bowl. Toss salad to combine, allow to rest for 1 hour before serving.
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Shrimp with Feta Cheese image

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Time 1h12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sliced onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 ounces crumbled Feta cheese

Steps:

In a skillet cook the onions in the olive oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the tomatoes, wine, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Let cool. Stir in shrimp.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spoon the tomato and shrimp mixture into a gratin dish, top with the feta and bake for 10 minutes, or until mixture is bubbling and shrimp are cooked through.