Nifs Spaghetti With Mushrooms And Shrimp For Two Recipes

SHRIMP AND PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes in butter 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in shrimp; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are almost pink. Add wine and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; heat to simmering.
• Add cooked spaghetti to skillet; toss with shrimp mixture. Season with salt. Cook 1 minute longer until shrimp are pink. Sprinkle with parsley.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Shell and devein the shrimp. Slice the mushrooms and coarsely chop the scallions.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, parsley, anchovy paste, mustard and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the mushrooms and garlic and stir-fry until the mushrooms are almost limp, about 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the shrimp, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry until shrimp turn pink about 2 minutes longer.
• Drain the pasta in a colander. Add the hot pasta to the beaten egg mixture and toss to cook the egg as well as coat the pasta. Add the shrimp-vegetable mixture and toss to distribute evenly. Serve hot.

LEMONY SHRIMP & MUSHROOM LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, halve and thinly slice one lemon. Finely grate peel from remaining lemon; place in small bowl. Cut lemon crosswise in half; squeeze juice into bowl; set aside., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemon slices, lemon peel and juice; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Stir in chardonnay, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until wine is evaporated. Add shrimp; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink., Reduce heat to medium-low. Drain linguine, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Stir linguine into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten. Heat through. Serve with parsley and, if desired, cheese.

NIF'S BAKED PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed.
• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
• Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
• Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.

NIF'S PASTA AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick pan and saute garlic and onion until soft.
• Add dried chili peppers and shrimp. Stir until shrimp is almost cooked. Add wine and pasta to pan. Toss.
• Add remaining ingredients and heat through.
• Serve immediately.