Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce Food

ABRUZZI SHRIMP PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• If you plan on using fresh tomatoes, simply wash, take stem area off, and place in blender to puree.
• Place tomatoes, olive oil, whole cloves of garlic, parsley in large pot and cook slowly for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• If using fresh tomatoes, it will need extra cooking time of 15 minutes. Garlic cloves should be very soft and sauce should have nice consistency- not watery.
• During last 15 minutes add the shrimp.
• Season to taste with salt and some red pepper flakes if you like.
• Place water to boil in another large pot.
• when boiling add a tablespoon of oil(prevents pasta from sticking).
• Place pasta in boiling water & stir, stir often.
• Put timer on for exactly 11 minutes.
• Drain pasta, place in large platter & mix together with sauce. Enjoy!

SHRIMP PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain and return to pan., Stir in shrimp and sauce; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

SHRIMP DOVER PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• .Using a mixer, whip the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Slowly beat in the cream until blended.
• Add half the shrimp and remaining ingredients, except pasta.
• Whip again until fairly smooth.
• Stir in the remaining shrimp.
• Fold into the hot pasta (steam from pasta should heat up the sauce.).

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

SHRIMP SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and place skin, heads, and tails into a large saucepan. Fill pan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 45 minutes.
• Combine tomatoes and 1/2 the parsley in a blender; puree until smooth.
• Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour pureed tomato mixture into the pan with the peppers. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; add paprika. Let sauce simmer on low to medium heat until juices have reduced.
• Strain shrimp shells from the water. Bring water back to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
• In the meantime, add shrimp to the tomato sauce. Add the reserved water, stir well, and cook until shrimp is pink, about 3 minutes. Plate spaghetti and spoon the sauce on top; garnish with the remaining parsley.