Tri Color Penne With Shrimp Grape Tomatoes And Basil Bread Crumbs Pasta Salad Recipes

TRI-COLOR PENNE WITH SHRIMP, GRAPE TOMATOES AND BASIL BREAD CRUMBS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook penne 1 minute less than the recommended cook tim;, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place flat on a sheet pan to cool.
• Meanwhile, saute shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add lemon, reduce to half and set aside.
• Halve the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Toast bread crumbs in the oven seasoned with remaining olive oil, chopped garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss pasta with shrimp and tomatoes and top with crunchy bread crumbs before serving.

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

TRI-COLOR PENNE WITH SHRIMP, GRAPE TOMATOES AND BASIL BREAD CRUMBS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook penne 1 minute less than the recommended cook tim;, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place flat on a sheet pan to cool.
• Meanwhile, saute shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add lemon, reduce to half and set aside.
• Halve the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Toast bread crumbs in the oven seasoned with remaining olive oil, chopped garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss pasta with shrimp and tomatoes and top with crunchy bread crumbs before serving.