Garlic Shrimp with Fresh Campanelle Pasta, String Beans and Parmesan

Fresh campanelle noodles tossed with garlicky shrimp, string beans, tomatoes and fresh basil in a light white wine sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 25 - 30 minutes

Calories: 445 Fat: 6g Carbs: 49g Protein: 28g

Campanelle is an unusual, bell-shaped pasta with fluted edges and a hollow center perfect for capturing sauces. We’re topping this one with quick-seared garlicky shrimp and a pan sauce made with butter and white wine – a chef-y trick that works with so many dishes!

Ingredients

Garlic

Basil

Shrimp

Campanelle Pasta

String beans

Cherry tomatoes

Butter

White Wine

Parmesan

Featured Ingredient Partners:

Green beans: Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) - St. Paul, MN

Campenelle pasta: Dumpling & Strand - Minneapolis, MN

Al Dente Literally to the tooth. Describes the ideal texture of cooked pasta that leaves it with a slight bite, rather than becoming mushy.

Blanch To put food in boiling water or steam for a short time.

Deglaze To dissolve the small particles remaining in a pan by adding liquid and heating.

Large sauté pan

Large pot

Step 1: MISE EN PLACE

Read through entire recipe before getting started. Wash and dry all produce. Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in a large pot. Trim string beans and cut in half. Slice cherry tomatoes in half (see Chef’s Tip). Mince or grate garlic. Remove basil stems and discard; chiffonade leaves. Remove shrimp from package; remove tail, rinse, and drain. Toss shrimp in a small mixing bowl with garlic, 1 Tbsp. oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2: COOK STRING BEANS & PASTA

Add string beans to boiling water and blanch for 3 min. Add campanelle pasta to boiling water during the last 90 seconds of cooking string beans. Drain pasta and beans and set aside.

Step 3: COOK THE SHRIMP

Heat 1 tsp. oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add shrimp to hot pan (use a spatula to get all garlic and oil into pan with shrimp). Sear shrimp in pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, until opaque and firm. The USDA recommends cooking shrimp to an internal temperature of 145ºF.

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Step 4: FINISH THE PASTA

Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping any cooked-on pieces off the bottom of the pan. Add cherry tomatoes and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in butter until melted, then mix string beans and pasta with shrimp to warm, about 1 min. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: PLATE YOUR DISH

Divide pasta into two bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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Step 6: CHEF'S TIP: Slicing small tomatoes

When slicing a lot of cherry or grape tomatoes at once, it makes the process easier if you use a plastic lid to hold multiple tomatoes at a time. Then use a sharp knife to slice parallel with the table or cutting board and cut through multiple tomatoes at once. Take your time, be careful, and watch your fingers.