Fresh Linguini with Shrimp, Zuc & Cherry Tomatoes

 

Fresh Linguini with Shrimp, Zuc, & Cherry Tomatoes

Serves: 4-6

OBJ: TCW be able to finally use the frozen linguini from her freezer by lightening it up with summer fresh veggies

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh linguini, or whatever pasta you have

2 TBS extra virgin olive oil

1 TBS unsalted butter

3 strips bacon, cut into small strips

3 garlic cloves, minced

¼ C sweet onion (Vidalia), minced

½ C dry white wine (I use Pinot Grigio, but use what you booze!)

1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes, half of the pint cut in 1/2 , leave other ½ whole

2 medium size green or yellow zucchini, cut into ¼ in rounds, then quartered

1 lb extra large shrimp, cleaned, peeled & deveined

½ fresh grated parmesan cheese

S & P salt and pepper

1 loaf of Italian bread

Procedures:

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees for breadJ

2.      Boil water for pasta and make according to package directions, see below for when to add         ** fresh pasta takes much less time to cook than regular dried so def. check the directions!**

3.      In a large sauté pan, heat oil & butter until melted over medium flame

4.      Add garlic, onions, bacon, and a pinch S & P, stir

5.      Turn flame to medium low and allow veggies to cook and soften and bacon to brown, about 8 minutes

6.      Drain 1-2 TBS of drippings from pan if too oily

7.      Add wine, stir to get up the bottom “goodness”, and turn heat to high and boil wine to reduce, about 3-4 minutes

8.      Add cherry tomatoes, ¼ C pasta water, another pinch S & P, stir, turn heat to medium low and cover pan. Leave covered for 8-10 minutes (This allows tomatoes to release juices & burst)

9.      Uncover pan, add shrimp, turn heat back to medium and stir frequently

10.  Remove shrimp when pink and cooked to a side dish, loosely cover with foil

11.  Add zucchini to sauté, a pinch more S & P and stir, lower heat to medium low and cover

12.** At this point, I would add my pasta to boiling water**

13.  After pasta is done, drain well

14.  Add shrimp back to sauté pan, add pasta, ½ C pasta water, and toss well over medium heat

15.  Turn off flame and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on topJ

16.  Serve with warm and crusty bread!