Mediterranean Langostino Pasta

Bow-tie pasta and langostino are given a Mediterranean flare with sun-dried tomatoes, pancetta, garlic, onions and yellow bell peppers. This dish is as delicious as it is pretty.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 474kcal

Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

1 pound bow tie pasta see notes
5 ounces pancetta, chopped or small diced see notes
1 large onion, medium diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pound langostino (shelled and precooked) see notes
1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
4 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons half and half, optional
salt and pepper, to taste
extra virgin olive oil
freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

While prepping vegetables, bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta, rendering out some of the fat.
When pancetta is just getting a little crisp, add the onion and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. (Add a drizzle of olive oil if necessary to keep things from sticking to the pan.)
Add the yellow pepper and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring as needed until the vegetables are just slightly past crisp tender.
Stir in the langostino, sundried tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and the capers. Cook and stir until the langostino has warmed through.
Stir in the parsley, white balsamic vinegar, and half and half (if using). Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss all ingredients with the pasta. Drizzle with the reserved pasta water and a little olive oil for moisture, if needed.
Serve immediately. Can be topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Pasta. I used bow tie, but other shapes will also work.
Pancetta. American-style bacon, chopped and fried crisp would also work well.
Langostino. Salad-size shrimp or chunky diced regular-sized shrimp could also be used. Additionally, chicken would be a great replacement for the langostino.

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