Fettuccine With Prawns Red Pepper And Pine Nuts Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and re-boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Place the pine nuts on a cookie sheet and put in the oven for about 3 minutes, until slightly browned. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, stack the basil leaves and slice into julienne strips. Use a very sharp knife to avoid bruising the basil, causing it to turn black. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add the shrimp to the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute before turning and cooking on the other side. Add the tomatoes to the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil, garlic, red pepper, and half the pine nuts. Adjust seasoning.
• When pasta is al dente, drain and toss it in the saute pan with the shrimp/tomato/herb mixture. Divide among 4 plates and garnish each serving with the remaining pine nuts.

PASTA WITH RED PEPPERS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cut the peppers into quarters and place them face down on a broiling pan lined with aluminum foil. Broil until the skins are charred and puffy. Place the peppers in a brown paper bag, seal and cool. Skin the peppers and slice them in thin strips.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the garlic cloves and the peppers. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and place in a heated bowl.
• Add the butter to the peppers and stir until melted. Add to the pasta and toss. Add the basil leaves, pine nuts and two tablespoons cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Pass the rest of the cheese separately.

LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Shell, devein and butterfly shrimp; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine wine and shallots and bring to boil over high heat.
• Boil until reduced to 2/3 cup, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter.
• Remove pan from heat when bubbles appear on surface.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Keep sauce warm over very low heat until ready to serve.
• In a large cooking pot or pasta pot, fill 3/4 full with water and bring to a rolling boil.
• Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
• Add linguini and cook as instructed on package; about 12 to 15 minutes or until el dente'.
• While pasta is cooking, heat remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Add prepared shrimp, nuts and garlic; saute' for 2 minutes.
• Add red peppers and saute' until peppers are tender and shrimp are opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta well and transfer to a large platter or a bowl.
• Spoon sauce and prawn mixture over pasta and gently toss to coat well.
• Sprinkle with basil and oregano, toss lightly.
• Sprinkle grated Padano cheese on each serving.
• Spinach fettucine is another pasta that is great in this recipe.

FETTUCCINE WITH PRAWNS, RED PEPPER AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Shell, devein and butterfly prawns; set aside.
• In saucepan, combine wine and shallots and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil under reduced to 2/3 cup. Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter. Remove pan from heat if bubbles appear on surface. Season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm over hot water until ready to serve (can be done in advance).
• Cook fettuccine in large amount of boiling salted water until tender. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add prawns, nuts and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add peppers; saute until peppers are tender and prawns are opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta and transfer to platter or bowl. Spoon sauce and prawn mixture over pasta and gently toss. Sprinkle with basil and oregano.