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Delicious Pasta with Mazzancolle – An Elegant Italian Recipe

Try this simple yet elegant Italian pasta with mazzancolle recipe for a memorable meal.

Introduction to Pasta with Mazzancolle

Pasta with mazzancolle is a delightful and elegant first course that impresses whether it’s for a family lunch or a romantic dinner! The sweet and delicate meat of the mazzancolle perfectly complements the juicy pulp of cherry tomatoes, enhanced by the cooking broth derived from the shells, bringing out an intense seafood flavor that envelops the dish with a rich aroma. Easy to prepare yet impressive, pasta with mazzancolle deserves a spot in your culinary repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 400g of pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
  • 300g of mazzancolle (shrimp)
  • 200g of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by boiling water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the mazzancolle and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  5. Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the pan with the shrimp and tomatoes, tossing to combine.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Total Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

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