Capellini With Shrimp And Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipes

CAPELLINI WTH SHRIMP AND CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp and garlic with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
• Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
• Add cream and briskly simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, cook capellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta.
• Serve pasta immediately, topped iwth shrimp and sauce. Thin with some of the reserved water if necessary.

CAPELLINI WITH SHRIMP AND CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Start pasta cooking Heat oil, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in 12-inch skillet Add and cook shrimp. If shrimp is precooked, go immediately to next step, otherwise cook until golden brown, turning once - about 2 minutes total Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, reduce Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly - about 1 minute Stir in Lemon Juice Serve immediately

CREAMY FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO & PESTO SHRIMP CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Place tomatoes, whipping cream, pesto and salt in skillet; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp.
• Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss gently to coat. Place on individual plates. Sprinkle each with cheese. Garnish with basil.

CAPELLINI POMODORO (PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
• Score a shallow "x" in the bottom of the tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the boiling water and cook uncovered until skin starts to peel off, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes.
• Transfer peeled tomatoes to a food mill, and process until smooth.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
• While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and as much pasta water as desired. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide pasta amongst 4 serving bowls. Top with tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.