Pacific Northwest Prawn, Ricotta And Spinach Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups penne pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup firm ricotta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients; set aside.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 10 minutes or until tender but firm.
Stir in prepared olive oil mixture. Cover to keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add prawns and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, cooked pasta and spinach and toss over the heat just until the spinach is wilted.
Sprinkle with ricotta and parmesan and fold in gently.
Serve immediately.