Pasta Camarones

Photo: flickr user Arkangel

Ingredients

1/2 pound fettuccini, dry

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

4 to 5 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed (or scallops)

1/2 yellow onion, cut into strips

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/2 cup mild salsa

1/2 cup water

Pinch Mexican oregano

Pinch cumin

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Prepare fettuccini according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook until garlic is golden. Add onion and olives and cook until onion is soft. Add cooked pasta, salsa, water, oregano and cumin. Cook until liquid is reduced by half.

Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.