Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine with Spinach

3 oz. fettuccine

3 T. butter

3/4 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 C. finely chopped onion

1/2 C. chopped red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 C. fresh baby spinach

1/2 C. whipping cream

2 T. tomato paste

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water till tender. Meanwhile, melt

2 T. butter in a large skillet over med. high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, remove the shrimp to a pate. Add to the skillet the remaining butter, onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, add the garlic and spinach and cook for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cream, tomato paste and seasonings, combine well and cook for 1 minute. Drain the pasta and add to the skillet along with the shrimp. Toss to coat pasta and shrimp and serve with a little parmesan cheese, if desired.