Shrimp Caprese Pasta
This delicate alfredo-style pasta will use some of that bumper crop of tomatoes from your garden! Add grilled shrimp and you get this wonderful Shrimp Caprese dinner! Just like Olive Garden!
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 1755kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta uncooked
- 1 cup shredded or finely diced mozzarella
- 8 oz cooked shrimp*
MARINATED TOMATOES
- 3-4 campari or roma tomatoes
- 2-3 large fresh basil leaves roughly chopped -OR- 1/2 tsp dehydrated
- 1 tsp fresh oregano chopped -OR- 1/4 tsp dehydrated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
PASTA SAUCE
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper black will do in a pinch
Instructions
- *I grill my shrimp, but you may broil or boil. You can even use pre-cooked (I don't recommend it though. Grilling and broiling produce superior flavor. I used large (21-25 ct/lb) shrimp. I generally will grill them while the sauce is reducing and the pasta is cooking, but whatever method is best for you is the key.
- For Marinated Tomatoes--remove pulp and seeds from tomatoes and roughly dice. Place in a small bowl and add the remaining ingredients; stir. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- For Sauce--Heat a large, deep skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
- Melt butter and add the wine. Bring to a boil. Stir in cheeses, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced to your desired consistency--mine was the consistence of a thin white sauce and I reduced for about 8 minutes. If you want it thicker, reduce for longer.
- While sauce is reducing, cook pasta. The way I prepare very thin pasta such as angel hair is, I bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the angel hair, stir, cover and shut OFF the heat. It should take about 3-5 minutes to cook, depending on how al dente you want it. Drain very well.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Remove pasta to serving plate and top with marinated tomatoes, mozzarella and grilled shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 1755kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 65g | Cholesterol: 635mg | Sodium: 3741mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4441IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 1038mg | Iron: 5mg