Love this simple pasta dish. Instead of shrimp, I use grilled chicken. So easy and quick – you can find the recipe at the Olive Garden site or enjoy it here with some of my minor modifications.
Serving: 4
Marinated Tomatoes:
1 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, cored* and cut into 1” pieces
20 medium fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cut into 1” pieces
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb capellini (angel hair) pasta, cooked according to package directions
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 lb 26/30 or 21/25 shrimp, peeled and deveined
*Chef’s Note: To preserve juices and seeds, use a pairing knife to remove just the top of the core on each tomato.
Preheat broiler.
- COMBINE tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- HEAT a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce to desired consistency
- ADD cooked, drained pasta and marinated tomatoes to skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce.
- TRANSFER pasta and sauce to serving platter and top with mozzarella cheese.
- GRILL or SAUTE shrimp until internal temperature reaches 150°F and set aside.
- PLACE serving platter in broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- TOP pasta with cooked shrimp and serve.
Bon Appetite!
