Easy Shrimp And Veggie Pasta Fresca Recipes

Steps:

• Scrape asparagus with a swivel-bladed vegetable scraper, starting about 2 inches from the top of each spear. Cut off any tough bottoms.
• Cut the spears on the bias at half-inch intervals. There should be about two cups. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini and the yellow squash. Cut each lengthwise in quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
• Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
• Bring enough water to the boil to cover the asparagus, zucchini and yellow squash pieces when they are added. Add salt to taste. Add the vegetables and cook 2 minutes.
• Have a saucepan ready and line it with a sieve. Pour the vegetables into the sieve and reserve both the cooking liquid and the vegetables.
• Put the cooking liquid in a saucepan and add enough water for 8 cups. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta and let return to a boil. If the pasta is fresh, cook it about 5 minutes; if it is dried, cook about 4 minutes longer or to the desired degree of doneness. Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta cooks, heat the oil and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and add the garlic and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring. Add the cooked vegetables and the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour in the cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Pour and scrape the vegetable mixture over the pasta. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the basil. Toss and serve.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the peas, red pepper, carrots and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil to skillet. Saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Return vegetables to pan; mix well. Drain pasta. Place pasta on six dinner plates. Drizzle with Alfredo sauce and top with shrimp mixture.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.