One Pan Creamy Pasta With Shrimp Vegetables Food

ONE-PAN CREAMY PASTA WITH SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chop 1/2 of an onion, cut 1 red bell pepper into 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch squares and cut 1/2 a zucchini into half shapped moons that are a 1/4 inch thick, also reserve 12 jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) that have been patted dry with paper towels and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper
• Heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat and add in a 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the shrimps and cook for 45 seconds per side, then remove the shrimps from the pan and transfer to a bowl, cover with foil paper
• Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onions and sliced garlics, mix with the olive oil, 1 minute later add in the cut bell pepper and cut zucchini, continue to mix everything with the olive oil, 3 minutes later add in one 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, pinch in 1/2 tsp saffron threads and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix everything together until well combined, then add in a generous 1 1/2 cups of cold water and season the water with a little sea salt, once it comes to a boil add in 2 cups of penne pasta and give it a quick mix so everything is evenly divided
• About 8 minutes after adding the pasta and most of the water has incorporated into the pasta, add the cooked shrimps back into the pan, place a lid on the pan and lower the fire to a low-medium heat, after simmering for about 4 minutes turn off the heat, remove the lid, add in 1 cup of Greek yogurt at room temperature and season the yogurt with black pepper, gently mix together until everything is well combined, sprinkle with some freshly chopped parsley and serve at once, enjoy!

CREAMY GEMELLI PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, to desired tenderness, 6 to 11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• At the same time, bring another small pot of water to a boil. Add peas and boil until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
• Juice 3 of the lemon halves. Slice the remaining half into thin rounds. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a deep skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Add peas, zucchini, and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; be careful not to overcook. Remove from the heat.
• Add cooked gemelli to the shrimp-vegetable mixture. Stir in creme fraiche and lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

ONE-POT PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place pasta in a large, wide-bottomed pot or large, wide, straight-sided pan. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 3 1/2 cups hot water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook, setting a timer for cooking pasta according to package directions and stirring often. When 5 minutes remain on timer, stir in broccoli and green beans. Cover pot and return to a boil. (If pot starts to dry out at any point, add another 1/2 cup water.) When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in shrimp, tomatoes, peas, and butter. Cover and continue to cook 2 minutes, then uncover and cook, stirring, until pasta is tender, shrimp are cooked through, and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and 3/4 cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Divide pasta among plates. Top with basil, additional Parmesan, and red pepper, if using.