Shrimp W Red Pepper Pesto Ravioli Food

CREAMY PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook frozen ravioli according to package directions.
• Combine milk, pesto sauce and flour in small saucepan. Stir to combine well.
• Cook on medium heat, simmering until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• While sauce is heating, place pine nuts in a dry non-stick skillet. Heat over medium heat until toasted, watching them carefully so they don't burn. Remove pine nuts to small dish after toasting.
• In same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, and then add mushrooms and rosemary. Sauté until lightly browned.
• To serve, place ravioli in a medium bowl with sauce spooned over it. Top with mushrooms, pine nuts and asiago cheese.

SHRIMP W/ RED PEPPER PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place ravioli in boiling salted water until they float (approximately 4-6 minutes).
• Meanwhile, heat a medium size saute pan over medium heat. Add butter, garlic, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and add shrimp.
• Cook approximately 3 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink.
• Add sun-dried tomato pesto and heavy cream. Stir until blended.
• Pour sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle with fresh basil just before serving.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium skillet; add in garlic; saute 1 minute.
• Add in tomatoes; cook, stirring to break them up with the side of a spoon, until mixture is slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil the cream in a medium saucepan, stirring and adjusting heat to prevent boiling over, until reduced by half.
• Add to the reduced tomato sauce; stir in the shrimp; simmer over low heat 5 minutes.
• Stir in the basil; season with salt and pepper.
• Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water until tender; drain.
• Place on a platter or divide between 4 individual dishes and spoon sauce over pasta.

PESTO RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Saute chicken in oil for 4 minutes or until browned; remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Add the broth and ravioli to the skillet.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat.
• Cover and simmer 4 minutes or until ravioli is tender.
• Add the zucchini, red pepper, and chicken to the ravioli.
• Cook over medium-high for 3 minutes, stir frequently, until veggies are crisp-tender and chicken isn't pink.
• Add pesto and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.

PASTA W/ PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
• Bring a large stock pot to a boil. Salt generously. Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with warm water. Set aside.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn a light pink and curl slightly. Remove from pan.
• To hot pan add remaining olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onions. Saute until tender.
• Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of pan with back of spoon.
• Add pesto and stir until smooth.
• Replace shrimp and pasta to pan and heat through.
• Remove from heat and add tomatoes and fresh spinach tossing lightly until everything is coated with the sauce.
• Serve with some crusty garlic toast and enjoy!

SHRIMP, SWEET ONION, AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• To make the roasted red pepper pesto (this is optional but highly recommemded), process the garlic and salt in a food processor until garlic is minced.
• Add in the roasted red peppers, parmesan, basil, olive oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes; process until smooth; use immediately or transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• To make the pizza: position an oven rack in the center of the oven and place a baking stone (if using one) on the rack; preheat oven to 500°.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Remove the boboli crust from the plastic bag and save the packet of tomato sauce for another time.
• Place the pizza crust on a pizza screen, pizza pan, or rimless baking sheed, or on a pizza peel ready to slide directly onto the baking stone.
• Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border.
• Scatter the onion and bell pepper over the sauce.
• Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
• Scatter the basil over the cheese; place the shrimp in a single layer over the cheese.
• Place the pizza in the oven on the rack or stone; bake about 10-12 minutes, until the crust is crisp and a deep golden brown, and the shrimp are pink and slightly curled.
• Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.

ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the garlic in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until the color of the cloves deepens slightly, about 7 minutes.
• Transfer the garlic to a plate to cool, then peel the cloves and mince.
• Process the garlic, peppers, parmesan, ricotta, shallot, parsley, thyme, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with your choice of al-dente pasta!