Bucatini With Pesto And Shrimp Recipes

PESTO BUCATINI WITH SHRIMP AND GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with cold water. Bring to a boil. Add in the tablespoon of salt. Then add in the Barilla® Collezione Bucatini. Cook according to package for 7 minutes until al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and rinse the pasta and set to the side.
• While the pasta cook, heat a large saute pan with olive oil on high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Saute for one minute.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt (about 1/4 teaspoon) and black pepper. Add the tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and pink. Add in the spinach, stir and remove from the heat.
• While the shrimp cooks, add the pesto to the drained pasta pot with 1/2 cup of water. Heat on medium for 1 minute. Then turn off the heat and add in the pasta. Mix until the pasta is coated with the pesto. Add additional pasta water if needed.
• To plate the pasta, add a 2oz. portion of pasta to each plate. Then top with a 5-6 shrimp, tomatoes, and spinach mixture. Top each plate of pasta with 1/2 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately.

BUCATINI WITH ROSE RED PEPPER SAUCE AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in an even layer and cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in the bell peppers, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and cream, then scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a steady simmer, then continue to simmer until the alcohol has cooked off and the sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour back into the skillet and keep warm on medium-low heat.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente according to package directions; drain well. Add the pasta to the sauce along with the shrimp and 1 teaspoon of the oregano. Continue tossing until everything is well coated and warmed through.
• Transfer the pasta to a large shallow serving bowl and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.