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Shrimp & Bacon Pasta with Crispy Kale

August 18, 2014 By betsy 4 Comments

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This shrimp bacon and tomato pasta is topped off with crispy kale for an awesome crunch

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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.
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Shrimp and Bacon Pasta with Crispy Kale
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Shrimp and Bacon Pasta with Crispy Kale

This shrimp bacon and tomato pasta is topped off with crispy kale for an awesome crunch

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 819 kcal

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

  1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside
  2. 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.
  3. Season raw shrimp with salt and pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Separate the pasta into 4 servings. Top with shrimp, fresh basil and kale chips. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp and Bacon Pasta with Crispy Kale
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 819 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Sodium 1452mg61%
Carbohydrates 103g34%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 58g116%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Cut 'N Clean Greens says

    August 20, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    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

    Reply
  2. AimeeAnchored says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    really nice

    Reply
  3. Kevin Dresser says

    July 18, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Here’s a hint. Cook the pasta towards the end. Otherwise it gets clumpy. Also, tomatoes last by themselves at the end. Otherwise delish.

    Reply
    • betsy says

      July 19, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks for the advice!

      Reply
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