Sauteed Shrimp and Ditalini


Prepare the Ditalini

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

Add 1/2 pound of Ditalini pasta to boiling water (cook according to instructions on box/bag)


Prepare the Shrimp

Heat 2 Tbsps. olive oil and 2 Tbsps. of butter over medium heat

Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions (or shallots)

Add 1 clove crushed garlic (more if you don't want vampires or your date too close)

Dash of hot pepper flakes

Sautee for about 4 minutes (onions will be translucent)

Add ½ cup white wine (or chicken stock - or a little of each)

Add 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (add a little salt and fresh ground pepper to shrimp prior to cooking)

Cook until the shrimp are pink

Combine the pasta and shrimp

Strain the Ditalini and place in a serving bowl

Add the Shrimp and remaining liquid from the pan into the bowl

Sprinkle a little parsley and parmesan on top

Enjoy!


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