One of My Favourite Pasta's |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is so versitile, use smoked salmon, shrimp, scallops, chicken whatever you have on hand. Use a garnish of freshly minced parsley, tarragon or basil just before serving to keep the herbs fresh and keep that vibrant colour. Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti (or any shape) |
6 garlic cloves (minced) |
12 black olives (minced) |
2 lemons, juice and zest of |
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
3 ounces capers |
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
4 ounces almonds (toasted, garnish) or 4 ounces pine nuts (toasted, garnish) |
12 ounces seafood (or chicken) |
6 ounces parmesan cheese (fresh) |
4 ounces whipping cream (optional) |
1 pinch salt & pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Cook Pasta and save some pasta water in case you need it if mixture is to thick.
2. Meanwhile saute chicken or seafood in pan and remove.
3. Add garlic, olives, lemons and rind, oil, capers, red pepper flakes to pan and saute to blend. Add seafood or chicken back in,.
4. add enough cream and/or pasta water and saute until desired consistency.
5. Add to hot pasta and stir together adding more pasta water if needed.
6. Place into a large bowl or individual bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and tarragon and/or basil, nuts and lots of Parmesan cheese.
7. Enjoy! .
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