Fettucine with shrimp and goat's cheese

 
                  FETTUCINE WITH SHRIMP AND GOAT'S CHEESE
 
 Recipe By     : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6747 
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   12      ounces        dried fettucine
    6      ounces        mild goat's cheese like Montrachet cut
                         into small pieces
    1 1/2  cups          seeded chopped ripe tomatoes
      1/3  cup           chiffonade of fresh basil -- (packed)
                         Salt and dried red pepper flakes
      1/3  cup           olive oil
   12      ounces        uncooked shrimp -- peeled and deveined
                         and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    2                    garlic cloves -- peeled
                         Slivered black oil cured olives -- for garnish
 
 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for about 10 minu
 tes or until al dente.
 
 In a large serving bowl, mix the goat's cheese, tomatoes and basil; season with
  salt and dried red
 pepper flakes. 
 
 Meanwhile gently heat the olive oil; when warm add the garlic and shrimp and ge
 ntly poach in the
 oil, for about 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. 
 
 Drain pasta and add to mixing bowl with tomatoes, cheese and basil; add the shr
 imp and oil and
 toss; adjust the seasoning and garnish with black olives. 
 
 Yield: 4 servings 
 
 
 
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