Gloria's Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti or elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup black olives, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cook Ziti as directed on package.

2. 2

   In a skillet, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion in olive oil until they wilt.

3. 3

   Coarsely chop 1 pound of the shrimp. Leave the other half whole.

4. 4

   Add the butter, reduce heat to low and add shrimp. Gradually add the oregano, fennel seeds, salt and pepper, and heavy cream.

5. 5

   Simmer the sauce for exactly 4 minutes on low, just to a slow bubble. Remove from the heat.

6. 6

   Cook the spaghetti; drain well and place in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

7. 7

   Pour the shrimp sauce over, add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix everything together. Sprinkle the chopped olives on top of the pasta.

8. 8

   Place in the oven at 275F and heat to piping hot.