In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures harmonize, there exists a dish that captivates the senses and indulges the palate: bow tie pasta with shrimp, baby zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and basil. This tantalizing symphony of flavors is a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate sweetness of shrimp, the tender crunch of baby zucchini, the burst of juicy cherry tomatoes, and the aromatic essence of fresh basil, all harmoniously intertwined with the velvety embrace of bow tie pasta. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of crafting this exquisite dish, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.
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TAGLIATELLE WITH SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat.
- Coat a large, wide pot set over medium-high heat with olive oil. Toss in the garlic and crushed red pepper. When the garlic becomes golden and very aromatic, remove from the pan and discard. Toss in the tomatoes, zucchini and onions and roll them around in the oil. Add 1 cup of the stock and season with salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the tomatoes start to burst and give off their juices, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup more stock if the liquid level is very low.
- Drop the tagliatelle into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Toss the shrimp into the pot with the tomatoes and stir to combine. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, and then toss the pasta immediately into the pot with the tomato mixture. Add in the reserved cooking water, if needed. Toss vigorously to combine. Remove from the heat and drizzle some finishing oil over the top, then add the Parmesan and a sprinkling of fresh oregano to garnish. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately.
- Place the flour on a clean dry work surface. Make a hole (this is also called a well) in the center of the flour about 8-inches wide (bigger is definitely better here). Crack all of the eggs and the yolk into the hole and add the olive oil, a pinch of salt and 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
- Using a fork, beat the eggs together with the olive oil, water and salt. Then begin to incorporate the flour into the egg mixture; be careful not to break the sides of the well or the egg mixture will run all over your board and you will have a big mess! Also, don't worry about the lumps. When enough flour has been incorporated into the egg mixture that it will not run all over the place when the sides of the well are broken, begin to use your hands to really get everything well combined. If the mixture is tight and dry, wet your hands and begin kneading with wet hands. When the mixture has really come together as a homogeneous mixture, THEN you can start kneading.
- When kneading it is VERY important to put your body weight into it, get on top of the dough to really stretch, but not to tear, the dough. Using the heels of your palms, roll the dough to create a very smooooooth, supple dough. When done, the dough should look VERY smooth and feel almost velvety. Kneading will usually take 8 to 10 minutes for an experienced kneader and 10 to 15 minutes for an inexperienced kneader. Put your body weight into it, you need to knead! This is where the perfect, toothsome texture of your pasta is formed. Get in there and have fun!
- When the pasta has been kneaded to the perfect consistency, wrap it in plastic and let rest for at least 1 hour. If using immediately, do not refrigerate.
- To roll out the pasta, you need to run the dough through a pasta roller a bunch of times to get it long and thin. To start, cut off about a quarter of the dough, keeping the rest wrapped up so it doesn't dry out. Squish the dough to flatten it. Run the dough through the pasta roller starting on the widest setting, number 1. Then dust the dough with flour, fold it into thirds, and put the dough through this setting two more times. If the dough ever feels sticky or tacky, dust with flour. Now adjust the setting to number 2 and repeat the process again, changing the setting each time until the dough reaches the desired thickness. Once the dough is rolled out, be sure to keep the pasta covered so it doesn't dry out. Repeat this process with the remaining dough, then cut the dough to the desires pasta shape.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL
Make and share this Bow Tie Pasta With Zucchini, Tomato and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Saute zucchini in hot oil over medium heat until golden around edges; add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and saute for 3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese and enough of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce; add tomato and basil; adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SHRIMP, BABY ZUCHINNI, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt (1 T) and a splash of oil to the pot. 2 Heat 4 T butter or equivalent amount of olive oil in a pan until melted and bubbling. Add the garlic to the butter and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and sauté until pink and then remove to a bowl. Add 2-4 T of olive oil to the pan and then add the tomatoes, zucchini, basil, parsley, thyme, two teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for five to seven minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up. Remove from heat. [You may stop the process here and finish when you are 15 minutes out from dinner.] 3 When ready, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. 4 Return the sauce to the heat, and when warmed add the shrimp with a splash of lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. 5 Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the shrimp and vegetable sauce and mix well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve with a green salad.
TOMATO-MUSHROOM BOW TIE PASTA
"With fresh mushrooms, plum tomatoes and herbs to spice up its flavor, this dish tastes like summertime to me," says Jacqueline Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Chock-full of garden goodness, the chunky sauce cooks up quickly, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil, parsley, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
"BOW-TIE" PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Basil Zucchini Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 as a main course or 6 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut zucchini crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and in a colander toss with salt. Let zucchini stand to drain 45 minutes. Pat zucchini dry.
- While zucchini is draining, cut basil into thin strips and bring a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for farfalle. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in colander.
- While pasta is cooking, in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in half of basil. Stir in pasta and butter and gently toss until butter is melted. Stir in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and gently toss (adding more pasta water as needed if mixture becomes too dry). Stir in 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, remaining basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pasta with additional cheese.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp should be cooked quickly over high heat to prevent them from becoming tough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp, zucchini, and tomatoes, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly.
- Add the basil at the end: Basil is a delicate herb that will lose its flavor if it is cooked for too long. Add it to the dish just before serving.
Conclusion:
This bow tie pasta with shrimp, baby zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and basil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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