Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo


 

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

 10 cloves garlic, sliced thin

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

12 - 15 stems fresh parsley leaves, rough chopped
1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook the pasta according to the manufactures directions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking liquid before you drain the pasta.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large sauté pan (large enough to hold and toss the pasta). Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic begins to turn golden on its edges. Don't overcook it. Garlic will burn quickly. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Carefully add the reserved cooking liquid to the garlic and oil. (Take caution, the oil will spatter slightly when the water hits the pan.) Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 additional minutes until the liquid is reduced by about a third and a sauce begins to form.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Remove from the heat. Add the chopped parsley and Parmesan. Toss well.
  5. Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can be absorbed. Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper and Parmesan cheese. Serve more cheese on the side.

Broccoli rabe and sausage pasta

 

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 pound broccoli rabe (rapini)
  • 12 ounces short pasta like strozzapreti, rotini, fusilli, or rigatoni
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy
  • 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Wash rapini (see recipe note); drain and coarsely chop.
  • Heat a large pot of salted water to boil. Add rapini and cook 1 minute (working in batches if necessary); transfer rapini to colander to drain. Return water to boil.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender, but firm to the bite). Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and brown, breaking up with a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant and golden, about 1 minute more. Add broccoli rabe and toss to coat. Add pasta and stir to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid a few tablespoons at a time as needed to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 pasta bowls; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

NOTES

  1. To wash rapini, submerge in a large bowl of water. Swoosh it around to dislodge all dirt and debris. Lift out rapini and transfer to a colander to drain.

NUTRITION

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 23gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2048IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
KEYWORD dinner party, easy
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  1. Maria Ann Correale says

    I'm making Sunday dinner for my family, my sister and her family, and I chose your recipe. I've been dying for pasta, hot sausage and rabe! Looks and sounds delish. Will definitely let you know how it turns out, Marissa!

    • Marissa Stevens says

      That's wonderful, Maria! Please let me know how it goes!

  2. Valentina says

    5 starsI'm loving the rapini kick. This delicious combination of flavors is so perfectly balanced. This is one my whole family will love. YUM!! 🙂 ~Valentina

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Thank you, Valentina! I hope you'll give it a try!

  3. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    5 starsI love the entire ingredient list Marissa and so would Tom. So hearty and flavorful! Can't wait to give your recipe a try!

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Love to hear that, Mary Ann! Thank you.

  4. David @ Spiced says

    5 starsThis is my kind of recipe! Simple, comfort food but packed with flavor. I'm with Dawn here. Cook up a skillet of this pasta and open a nice bottle of wine, and I think you've got the formula for a great night in. Oh, and Netflix. Haha! Hope you have a great weekend, Marissa!

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Sounds perfect to me! Hope you have a great weekend too, David!

  5. angiesrecipes says

    This looks beyond delicious and so very comforting. Indeed a well balanced dish, Marissa.

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Thank you so much, Angie!

  6. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    5 starsVery clever to blanch the broccoli a bit to rid it of the bitterness! I have been craving this pasta since I first saw it on Facebook, Marissa. I love dishes like this! Pinning to try soon!

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Yay! I hope you'll give this one a try, Katherine!

  7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    5 starsYou always have the best flavor profiles and combinations of ingredients!!! I'm drooling over this pasta! I love everything in it and I'd be willing to bet it tastes even better than it looks! Most definitely adding this to the dinner rotation.. as long as I can find rapini at the store (what is available and not available seems to be an ever changing situation here). Wish me luck, because I need this in my life! 😉

    • Marissa Stevens says

      You leave such sweet comments, Cheyanne. Thank you! I know what you mean about not knowing what will be in stock at grocery stores right now - we're running into the same issue. Hope you'll be able to give this one a try!

  8. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    5 starsHow could this possibly *not* taste good?? With all those flavourful ingredients, it must be heaven in every bite! Perfect for Friday night with a glass of vino, me thinks 😉 Have a great weekend ahead, my friend!

    • Marissa Stevens says

      Love how you think, Dawn! Thank you. Have a great weekend!