Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts Food

ANGEL HAIR WITH SHRIMP, BASIL, AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil; add angel hair and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Drain pasta, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.
• Meanwhile, large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil.
• Add shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, salt; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add wine; stir often until shrimp are opaque.
• Cook 2 more minutes.
• Stir in basil.
• Pour shrimp mixture into pan with cooked pasta; mix gently.
• If mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta-cooking liquid.
• Divide evenly among four wide, shallow bowls.
• Add salt to taste.
• Top with pine nuts.
• And Grated cheese.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• In a large, glass baking dish, toss the tomatoes with the oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the basil, parsley, and oregano. Stir well.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Toss with the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the tomatoes and pan juices and cook over low heat until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ricotta salata cheese and stir until mostly melted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Toss with the pine nuts and Pecorino cheese. Garnish with additional herbs, as desired, and serve immediately.

ANGEL'S HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.
• In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well. Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed. Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, spinach, pine nuts, cheeses, basil, salt and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
• Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH OLIVES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Take care not to burn the garlic!!
• 2. Set aside and keep warm.
• 3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain well. Place the pasta in a bowl.
• 4. Add the pine nut mixture and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.

ANGEL HAIR WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.
• In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well.
• Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed.
• Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.