Shrimp and Zucchini Creamy Pasta
This creamy pasta elevates this dish to a whole new level of elegance and flavour. The delicate sweetness of shrimp melds seamlessly with the fresh, crisp zucchini, while the addition of saffron brings a luxurious depth and vibrant golden hue to the dish. Saffron's unique, aromatic taste complements the creamy sauce, creating a sophisticated and exotic twist. Parmesan cheese then adds another layer of richness with its salty flavour, enhancing the creamy base and tying all the elements together beautifully. The result is a sauce that’s indulgent and balanced, wrapping the tender pasta, succulent shrimp and zucchini in a blanket of velvety goodness.
The bright yellow hue of the saffron threads, the green of the zucchini, the pink of the shrimp and the creamy, cheesy sauce create a visually stunning plate. It’s a meal that feels both indulgent and balanced, making it perfect for any occasion.
Combining this dish with fusilli bucati corti pasta shape elevates this dish to a whole new level of culinary delight. Fusilli bucati corti, with its twisted, spiral shape, is perfect for capturing every drop of the luxurious creamy sauce, making each bite an explosion of flavour. The unique spirals of this pasta are not just visually appealing, but they also provide the ideal texture and structure to hold onto the tender pieces of shrimp and the crisp zucchini. This pasta's shape ensures that the sauce, infused with the aromatic notes of saffron and the nutty richness of Parmesan, clings to every twist and turn, delivering a consistently delicious experience in every forkful.
Cook the pasta in salted water until al-dente.
On a tablespoon of olive oil sear the shrimps for 2 minutes on each side.
Add in minced garlic and diced zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
Combine saffron with a tablespoon of warm water, then add it into the shrimps together with milk. Simmer for about 2 minutes or so until it thickens up, remove from heat and stir in the pasta and a tablespoon of parmesan until incorporated and creamy.
Shrimp and Zucchini Creamy Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al-dente.
- On a tablespoon of olive oil sear the shrimps for 2 minutes on each side.
- Add in minced garlic and diced zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Combine saffron with a tablespoon of warm water, then add it into the shrimps together with milk. Simmer for about 2 minutes or so until it thickens up, remove from heat and stir in the pasta and a tablespoon of parmesan until incorporated and creamy.
