BROCCOLI SHRIMP PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook, undisturbed, for 6 minutes. Add broccoli to the pot; cook, undisturbed, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Heat oil in a deep, large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring and turning the shrimp often, until the shrimp are just slightly translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in cream cheese, half-and-half and the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta-broccoli mixture, tarragon, lemon juice and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.

Steps:

• Put the garlic and stock in a small sauce pan and bring to boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the garlic is soft enough to mash with a fork.
• Transfer the contents of the pan to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
• Set aside Bring large pot of water to boil.
• Add the pasta, stirring to make sure the strands don't stick together, and cook over high heat to desired tenderness.
• Meanwhile, put 1 Tbs of the water in a nonstick frying pan and bring to a boil over medium.
• Add the broccoli and onion, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp, dill, and the remaining Tbs of water.
• Stir, recover and cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp is pink.
• Remove from heat When the pasta is done, drain and return it to the pot over very low heat.
• Add the garlic puree and mix well to coat the pasta.
• Add the broccoli shrimp mix and the seasonings.
• Toss together until well blended and serve immediately.