Shrimp With Capellini Pasta Food

CAPELLINI AND SHRIMP ALLA ROSA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until thick, about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally during cooking.
• During the last 10 minutes of cooking, put a large pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil, getting ready for the pasta.
• Mash the tomatoes with a potato masher until all large pieces are broken up. (Original recipe says to run through a food mill, but I don't think it's necessary)
• Add the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil over moderate heat.
• Add the shrimp and basil and cook just until the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes.
• Add salt to the pot of boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is just done, about 3 minutes. Drain.
• Toss the pasta with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• The original recipe says to serve the pasta topped with the sauce, but we like to just mix it all together in the pot and serve already coated.
• You can pass freshly grated parmesan at the table, if desired.

SHRIMP CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook the capellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 7-10 minute.
• Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minute.
• Drain and run under cold water.
• Toss all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.

RED PEPPER CAPELLINI WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Gently saute the pepper and garlic in the olive oil in a non-stick skillet until the garlic begins to color.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, capers, basil, parsley, wine, salt and capellini.
• Cook quickly to reduce the liquids.
• To serve: Toss the pasta with the cheese and divide onto 4 plates.
• To peel a tomato, cut an "x" in the bottom with a sharp knife. Plunge the tomato into boiling water for 30 seconds. Cool. Peel. Squeeze out the seeds, then dice.

CAPELLINI AL GAMBERETTI (ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat and add the olive oil, shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp just turns opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, tomatoes, and artichokes and keep cooking until the mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss with pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.