Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta

Pair this with a spinach salad with craisins, mandarin oranges, and shaved Romano. Fantastic!

Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced ripe olive
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups hot cooked angel hair (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Preparation: Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato and next 4 ingredients (tomato through garlic); cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Combine shrimp mixture, pasta, and cheese in a large bowl; toss well.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Shrimp and Avocado Fettucini

½ pound dried fettuccine (boiled until al dente)

In large sauce pan stir until mixed, and shrimp is warmed:

3 Tbls olive oil
1 lb. Shrimp peeled and de-veined (I use frozen cocktail shrimp)
3 Tbls chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ red or green jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
¼ cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 avocados, halved pitted and diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh)
4 Tbls. fresh cilantro chopped
1to 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
salt and pepper to taste


Mix sauce with pasta and serve warm with garlic bread.

Shrimp,Tortellini & Spinach

Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
25 min
Makes:
4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/4 cup KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp
1 bag (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOK tortellini in large (4-qt.) saucepan as directed on package. Drain in colander; set aside. Heat dressing in same pan on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and shrimp; mix well. Bring just to boil. Stir in spinach; cover. Simmer 1 to 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.

STIR in tortellini and basil; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

SERVE topped with the cheese.