ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE

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This is DH's special request. I keep trying to tell him I can't cook. I searched and searched the DB and could not find this recipe. Well maybe I actually can cook, because this good!

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces angel hair pasta or 8 ounces other pastas
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cherry tomatoes, drained
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, chopped only if large
2 ounces Baby Spinach
1 pinch nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional to thicken the sauce
6 ounces shrimp, cooked
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice (they will sort of stick together, but it's going to be stirred into the hot pasta anyway, so no worr)
kosher salt (optional)
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; add garlic and stir for about a minute so as not to brown.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, milk, lemon juice, capers, and spinach; season with nutmeg and black pepper.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or so, then sprinkle with cornstarch (if you want a thicker sauce) and stir; break up tomatoes by smooshing them, if desired.
  • Stir in shrimp and heat through; taste and adjust seasonings including a bit of salt, if needed.
  • Add mozzarella to pasta and toss a bit.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 651.5, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.7

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