This is delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. I use my 15-inch skillet and serve it from the skillet at the table. I kind of consider this my "signature dish" even though I didn't develop the recipe:
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP, SNOW PEAS AND RED BELL PEPPER IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE Adapted From Source: Nestle Servings: 4
Tender snow peas and jumbo shrimp combine with angel hair pasta in a rich creamy Parmesan sauce. Serve with a fresh green salad and a rustic-style bread to complete the meal.
8 ounces Buitoni Angel Hair Pasta (refrigerated type) 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and julienned 1/4 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk (2% okay) 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon Crosse & Blackwell Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, bring lightly salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add red bell pepper and snow peas and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and poach until bright pink and just cooked through, about 3 more minutes (vegetables should be tender-crisp at this point). Drain well and set aside.
FOR THE PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook for a few minutes until golden.
Add milk and cream; bring to a gentle simmer, continue to stir until thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; stir until blended. Stir in reserved vegetables and shrimp and heat thoroughly, about 2 minutes.
TO SERVE: Toss with hot, cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas: Serve with green salad and rustic-style bread. |