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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Farfalle Pasta with Shrimp & Mint

Just saw this fantastic recipe in this month’s Women’s Day magazine. Of course I have to put my own twist on it by changing many of the ingredients...


Farfalle Pronunciation: far-FALL-lay: Are a type of pasta. Commonly known as "bow-tie pasta," the name is derived from the Italian word farfalla (butterfly). The "e" at the end of the word is the Italian feminine plural ending, making the meaning of the word "butterflies."

INGREDIENTS

12oz box of Farfalle (Bow Tie) pasta

3 Tbsp butter

2-3 green or yellow zucchinis sliced

1 cup fresh green bean, cleaned and cut in half

3/4 cups chicken or fish broth

1 lb jumbo cooked and defrosted shrimp

2 tsp grated lemon zest

1/2 cup sour cream

½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup minced fresh chives

Directions

1. Cook as package directs.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced zucchinis, beans. Sauté for 2 minutes, add chopped chives.

3. Add shrimp and sauté over medium heat a few more minutes until shrimp are warm.

4. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth and the lemon zest to skillet; bring to a simmer.

5. In serving bowl toss drained pasta, shrimp mixture, sour cream and mint.