Shrimp and Ham over Angel Hair Pasta

This delicious dish takes a short amount of time to throw together and if you like pasta, shrimp and ham, this just may be the recipe for you.

“Angel hair” is the Americanized name for the Italian word cappellini, literally meaning “thin hair.”  The pasta is very fine and excellent with delicate sauces.  The sauce in this recipe is light with just the right ingredients to complement the pasta.  The ham renders a wonderful smoky flavor to the dish with the Rotel tomatoes adding a touch of heat to the shrimp and ham. 

This is a savory dish that makes meal time a snap and your family and friends will love it!

Shrimp and Ham over Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients:

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined

1 pound steak ham, diced into small pieces

1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies

1 small onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup water

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions

Method:

In a large skillet on medium high heat, add olive oil and garlic and onions, cook for 2 minutes.

Add ham and sauté for 3 minutes. 

Remove to a bowl and set aside.

In skillet, add tomatoes and onions. 

Cook slowly for 10 minutes.

Add cornstarch and water; combine well and cook for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile cook pasta.

Add ham and shrimp to skillet mixture.

Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes until shrimp is cooked.

Serve over hot pasta.

4 servings

YUM!!!

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Pasta with Spicy Tuna Sauce

Kathy, this is for you (and everyone else too!)

If you like canned tuna with pasta, this recipe will be a hit for you!

You can whip this up in very little time for a satisfying meal on a weeknight.  It’s brimming with the good flavors of albacore tuna, capers, tomatoes, olives, garlic and red pepper flakes melding with angel hair pasta.  I liberally added the garlic and red pepper flakes but adjust them to your taste.  And, if you don’t care for mushrooms or capers, leave them out.

This is a highly appealing quick dish to use up those canned goods you probably have sitting in your pantry right now.  It’s on the table in about a half hour.  Serve a crisp salad alongside and enjoy!

Pasta with Spicy Tuna Sauce

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 white onion, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 tablespoons capers

¼ cup green olives, sliced

1 (8-ounce) can mushrooms, drained, optional

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

2 (6-ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained

8 ounces angel hair pasta

Parmesan cheese, shaved, optional

Method:

In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium-low heat.

Add onion and garlic, cooking and stirring until onion is tender.

Stir in capers, olives, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Season with red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper.

Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Gently fold in tuna, slightly breaking it up and heat through.

Meanwhile, while sauce is cooking, add pasta to a pot of rapidly boiling water.

Cook until tender.  Drain well.

Lightly toss pasta with tuna sauce.

Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Serves 2-4

It’s lip-smacking good and quick too!

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