Penne With Shrimp And Scallion Pesto Food

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.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to directions, drain.
• Stir in pesto and 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Meawhile in a large skillet, saute the garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Add Asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
• Add the scallops and pepper flakes, cook until opaque.
• Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
• Toss the pesto pasta with the shrimp and scallop mixture.
• Sprinkle with some fresh grated parmesan and serve immediately.

PENNE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Meanwhile, pluck the basil leaves from the stems (you should have about 2 cups leaves). Wash the leaves in a large bowl of cold water and dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels. Smash and peel the garlic.
• Put the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil and process until the pesto is smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with the salt and some pepper.
• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the penne and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and save about 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Add the pasta to the bowl. Use tongs and toss with enough of the cooking water so the pesto coats the pasta evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
• Upgrades: a. Make the pesto creamy by adding 1/4 cup ricotta cheese when processing the basil, garlic, and pine nuts. This is great with tortellini or ravioli. b. Top dressed pesto pasta with 1/2 pound diced large or halved small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 3 medium tomatoes cut in large chunks, and 1/2 cup pitted black olives, (we like kalamata for this), roughly chopped. c. Add cooked 1 to 2 cups chicken or shrimp.
• Twists on Pesto: In place of basil, try the following combination: 1 cup parsley, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves. Substitute walnuts for the pine nuts

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

SALMON OR SHRIMP AND PESTO WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil.
• Saute the onion until translucent.
• Add the garlic, and stir, saute about 2-3 more minutes.
• Then add the stock, and wine and slowly simmer until reduced by half.
• Taste and season with pepper then add the pesto, lemon juice and zest, the olives and capers and stir well.
• Remove from the heat and toss in the salmon or shrimp, the parsley and toss with the pasta.
• Serve in large pasta bowls.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and liquid is evaporated. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add whipping cream; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Stir in Alfredo sauce. Add zucchini, asparagus and pepper flakes. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shrimp. Cook and stir 1 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender and shrimp are thoroughly heated.
• Add cooked pasta to shrimp mixture; toss to combine. Season with salt.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in wine and tomatoes, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix shrimp into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque. Toss with pasta and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.