Naked Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling stir in the fettuccine and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered stirring occasionally until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Brown the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp about 5 minutes; stir occasionally. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings; pour the olive oil into the skillet. Stir in garlic and onion and cook until the onion becomes translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook just until pink and opaque 2 to 3 more minutes. Mix in Italian seasoning black pepper and diced tomatoes and cook stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by half about 10 minutes.

With a spoon move the shrimp to the outside of the skillet. Place the spinach in the center of the skillet cover and cook until just wilted 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the spinach into the shrimp. Mix in the tomato paste if you prefer a thicker sauce. Serve over cooked fettuccine.