Sundried Tomato Pasta With Shrimp Food

GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA WITH SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Note: if using sun-dried tomatoes in oil (in a jar), make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil, before using them. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this drained oil for sauteing as described below:
• In a large skillet, saute minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes (drained from oil) in 2 tablespoons of oil (reserved from the sun-dried tomatoes jar - see note above) for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
• Add shrimp, sprinkle with a small amount of salt, paprika, and cook on medium heat for about 2 more minutes.
• Add half-and-half, basil, and crushed red pepper to the skillet with shrimp, bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Whisk the Parmesan cheese into the hot cream and stir to melt cheese, on the lowest heat setting, until cheese is melted.
• Remove the sauce from heat. Add more salt, basil, and more crushed red pepper if desired, to taste.
• In the meantime, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain (reserving some pasta water).
• Add cooked pasta to the creamy mixture, add more salt, basil, and more crushed red pepper if desired, to taste. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente (fully cooked but still firm) according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander and set aside. Toss in some olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil is sizzling hot. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the shrimp becomes nicely browned on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
• In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and mix until well combined.
• Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and keep stirring until thickened to a desired consistency.
• Stir in spinach and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss well to coat.
• Add in cooked spaghetti and toss well to combine. Sprinkle fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with olive oil if desired.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Using thin asparagus, boil and cut off tips in 3" sections.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy pan on medium heat.
• Saute garlic for 1 minute.
• Add shrimp and cook until pink.
• Add tomatoes, asparagus tips, and cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes until hot.
• Stir in basil and cook another 2 minutes.
• Cook pasta per package directions.
• Drain pasta, keeping 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Combine pasta and sauce, adding some of the cooking liquid until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Season with lemon pepper or crushed red pepper to taste.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor briefly, just until the sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
• Add this dressing to the drained HOT pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss to coat well.
• Cool, stirring occasionally.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill.

PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot.
• Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper.
• Sauté until shallots are soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add canned tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Mix in basil.
• Return shrimp and any juices to sauce; stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite.
• Drain.
• Add pasta to sauce.
• Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus.
• Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet.
• Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente'.
• Drain; return pasta to same pot.
• Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta.
• Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 4 servings.
• That's it!

SHRIMP W SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place chicken broth, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes and sun dried tomatoes in 10 inch skillet. Simmer until tomatoes are soft.
• Add shrimp. Simmer until shrimp starts to turn pink. About 1 minute for medium shrimp.
• Turn shrimp and add spinach on top.
• Place lid on skillet and simmer until spinach is limp. Cooking time will depend on how done you prefer the spinach. I don't fully cook spinach.
• Place cooked pasta on plate or shallow soup bowl.
• Top with shrimp mixture.
• Sprinkle with parmesean cheese.