Best Pesto Angel Hair Pasta With Jumbo Shrimp Recipes

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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO



Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SNOW PEAS



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This is a lovely pasta dish with a creamy sauce. Shrimp and Snow peas complement each others flavors very well. Shortcut note: I keep pesto frozen in my freezer to make this. I put the veggies in a handheld strainer and poach them in the same pot as the pasta is cooking in.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb large shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 cups fresh cream
1 tablespoon garlic, Minced
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, Chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, Grated
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2/3 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 red pepper, cut in strips
1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour and cook for a few minutes until golden.
  • Add milk and cream, bring to a gentle simmer and continue to stir until thickened.
  • Add pesto, parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper, worcestershire and tabasco, and stir until blended.
  • Reduce heat and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook pasta quickly in a large pot of boiling water (3 to 4 minutes, or until al dente).
  • At the same time, poach the pepper and snowpeas in another pot of boiling water ( 2 or 3 minutes, or until just heated through).
  • Drain the pasta, mix it with the sauce and portion it into heated individual serving bowls.
  • Garnish each portion with shrimp and vegetables, and serve immediately.
  • Note: You can also poach the veggies ahead of time and add them directly to the sauce just before serving as a step saver.

SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA



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They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally wonderful. This well-seasoned pasta dish has lots of flavor, and it won't hurt your budget! -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 small plum tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, oregano, thyme and parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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