'Nduja Shrimp Pasta

Mar 14, 2024

‘Nduja Shrimp Pasta – serves 4

Ingredients:

• 16 Ounces -- Penne Pasta
• 1 Cup -- Large Shrimp (Prawns) Cleaned, Deveined And Roughly Chopped
• 21 Ounces -- Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon -- ‘Nduja
• 1/4 Cup -- Dry White Wine
• 1 Each – Lemon, Zest Only
• 1/2 Cup -- Fine Chopped Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• To Taste – Kosher Salt And Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Preparation: 

1.  Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well.
2.  Add the olive oil to a large pan or skillet, add the ‘Nduja and cook for about 1 or 2 minutes until it starts to melt.
3.  Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente (around 8-10 minutes).
4.  Add the white wine to the ‘Nduja and reduce by half then add the crushed tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper and simmer for around 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
5.  About 1 or 2 minutes before the penne is ready, add the chopped shrimp to the tomato sauce and simmer until they turn pink, then add the penne along with the parsley, lemon zest and a little pasta water (1-2 tablespoons). toss well until everything is combined and serve.

Wine Pairing: 2022 Diatom Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County