Trofie with monk’s beard and shrimp, a simple but tasty first course and quick to prepare, perfect for an everyday lunch, or with friends and family. After discovering monk’s beard for the first time last year and literally falling in love with this vegetable, I thought of preparing a first course again this year.
To tell you the whole truth, this type of vegetable was a hit with the whole family, so since for once I managed to get everyone to agree, why not use it to prepare this delicious first course? For this recipe, in fact, in addition to monk’s beard, I used trofie which cooked together with the vegetable.
For the seasoning, on the other hand, shrimp and cherry tomatoes, but you can also use tuna, or ricotta. Obviously for me who doesn’t particularly like cleaning fish, strictly with already cleaned shrimp. If I have the opportunity to find them on sale, I’m certainly not going to miss out on this opportunity!
Simple and tasty, this first course is very quick to prepare. Curious to find out how to prepare it? Then let’s go to the kitchen together, because the pasta with monk’s beard and shrimp will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
- Energy 281.57 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.82 (g) of which sugars 6.92 (g)
- Proteins 19.30 (g)
- Fat 9.13 (g) of which saturated 1.22 (g)of which unsaturated 0.83 (g)
- Fibers 1.71 (g)
- Sodium 1,202.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 285 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz trofie (fresh egg)
- 4.4 oz monk's beard (cleaned weight)
- 7 oz shrimp
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- High-sided casserole
- Frying pan
- Cutting board
- Knife
Steps
First, clean the monk’s beard by removing the root. Then wash them very well under water to remove soil residues and drain them. Cook the monk’s beard in plenty of salted water for 6 minutes. The cooking time I wrote above is partial because half has to be cooked alone, while the rest of the time is together with the pasta. Therefore, adjust according to the cooking times indicated on the pasta package. Being fresh, it has very reduced cooking times compared to the vegetable, which instead requires a few more minutes.
Clean a clove of garlic, crush it with a garlic press and brown it for a few moments in the pan with the oil. Add the washed and drained shrimp and cook them over high heat for 1 minute. Then deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
Clean the tomatoes, cut them in half, and add them to the pan with the fish. Season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat for 6 minutes, with the lid on. Once cooked, they will release their vegetation water and form the right seasoning for the pasta.
Drain the trofie and monk’s beard keeping some cooking water aside and transfer them to the pan with the seasoning. Sauté over high heat for a few minutes, stirring and adding a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water if necessary.
The trofie with monk’s beard and shrimp are ready! Add another sprinkle of pepper if desired and serve.
Storage and advice for trofie with monk’s beard and shrimp
The pasta with monk’s beard and shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for trofie with monk’s beard and shrimp
How can I replace the shrimp?
Alternatively, you can use prawns, tuna, or fresh spreadable cheese for a vegetarian version.
