Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces pasta with 4 ounces shrimpThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers. Reheat gently.
Ingredients
| 3 quart Water |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (peeled and sliced thinly) |
| 2 Large Shallots, raw (peeled and sliced thinly) |
| 4 ounce Grape or cherry tomatoes |
| 1 medium Yellow squash (large 1/2 inch dice) |
| 1 medium Zucchini (large 1/2 inch dice) |
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 2 Tbsp White wine |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 dash Black pepper (to taste) |
| 2 tsp. Unsalted butter |
| 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
| 4 ounce Whole wheat Angel Hair (or gluten-free pasta) |
| 4 Tbsp Fresh dill (chopped) |
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
While the water is heating add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the garlic and shallots and cook for about 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, tossing frequently.
Add the diced yellow squash and zucchini and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook for about 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to brown. Toss frequently.
While the squash is cooking bring the pasta water to a boil and add the angel hair pasta.
Stir so that the pasta doesn't stick together.
Add the salt, pepper, butter, shrimp, and parmesan cheese.
Reduce the heat to medium.
Toss frequently so that the shrimp cooks evenly and the cheese melts slowly.
When the shrimp are almost done, the angel hair should be just cooked through.
Using tongs, grab the angel hair and transfer to the sauté pan. Some of the pasta liquid will transfer but that's OK.
Cook for about 2 minutes and add the dill.
Toss for 30 seconds and serve.
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Recipe Notes
Primavera can mean pretty much what you want it to. The translation from Italian for primavera is the season Spring.
There are hundreds and thousands of recipes out there calling themselves “primavera,” but we have always thought of this as recipes made with the first vegetables planted in the spring (usually the first to come up).
You don’t have to be literal minded (no one else is) and can use pretty much any veggie you like for this recipe.
This recipe calls for angel hair which cooks pretty quickly. You can use almost any pasta shape you like but something like penne will take longer to cook.