This shrimp bacon and tomato pasta is topped off with crispy kale for an awesome crunch
Phew! Still tired.
As much as I tried to hit the ground running last week, I have to admit it was more of a slow start. I guess I can’t just jump right back into hyper productivity mode after a long vacation like I used to.
Every day is a new chance to accomplish some goals, so cheers to it being a full-of-possibilities Monday. I’m hoping that last week was just a warm up, and this week I can really set the pace for all those things I want to start checking off my (long) lists in the weeks to come.
It’s a lot of stuff, so I’m going to require coffee….and carb loading.
Not only did I get to consume some energy boosting carbs with this recipe, but The Hubs was thrilled too, when I actually made real pasta for once and didn’t try to trick him with veggie noodles.
I’m so stoked on my garden these days. It has been performing beyond my expectations. Both the tomatoes and kale for this dish came straight out of my backyard! Tomatoes are in their peak season right now and my plants are covered, so we’ve been eating them at almost every meal.
Nothing really beats a little pasta, a little shrimp, a little BACON, and some garden fresh veggies. Talk about a complete meal! This is all you need to fuel your busy day.
Yay productivity! May your coffee be strong, your carbs be plentiful, and to-do lists that shrink with each passing day.
Shrimp and Bacon Pasta with Crispy Kale
This shrimp bacon and tomato pasta is topped off with crispy kale for an awesome crunch
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 lb fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 6-7 ounces smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 cups kale chips
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside. Once cooled, crumble. Reserve 1 Tbsp bacon grease.
- Season raw shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the remaining bacon grease. Once melted, add shrimp. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turns pink and is opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- To the same skillet add remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook 6 minutes or until they begin to char on both sides.
- Add the pasta, crushed red pepper, cayenne and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well and cook for 2 minutes, just until the pasta is hot. Fold in the cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts.
- Separate the pasta into 4 servings. Top with shrimp, fresh basil and kale chips. Serve.
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Cut 'N Clean Greens says
Wonderful easy, fast, healthy meal, and a cool idea for how to use kale chips (other than straight-up munching them, of course)!
We’re going to share on our social media and link here so everyone can see how to make this.
Keep it green!
–Your friendly Southern California farmers at Cut ‘N Clean Greens
AimeeAnchored says
really nice
Kevin Dresser says
Here’s a hint. Cook the pasta towards the end. Otherwise it gets clumpy. Also, tomatoes last by themselves at the end. Otherwise delish.
betsy says
Thanks for the advice!