Fresh Paccheri with Zucchini and Shrimp

Paccheri is one of the most expressive pasta shapes in the Italian tradition. Its wide, tubular form captures sauces and seafood beautifully, delivering flavour in every bite. In this recipe, Pasta Livia’s fresh paccheri is paired with shrimp, zucchini, and fresh basil to create a dish that captures the essence of summer. Simple to prepare yet elegant enough for any occasion, it is a wonderful way to bring authentic Italian cuisine to your table.

Simple, fresh, and built around quality ingredients, exactly what a professional kitchen demands.

Overview

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• Fresh Paccheri: 80 g
• Shrimp: 40 g
• Zucchini: 40 g
• Tomato concassé: 15 g
• Fresh basil: 1 g
• Garlic: 2 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 10 g
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the paccheri until al dente. Reserve one cup of the cooking water before draining.
2. Heat a frying pan, then add the olive oil. Add the diced zucchini and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add the garlic and, as soon as it begins to colour lightly, add the vegetable stock.
4. Add the al dente paccheri and sauté for 1 minute. While stirring to emulsify the sauce, add the shrimp and tomato concassé. Finish with fresh basil on top and serve immediately.

Chef’s Note

For an even more aromatic result, add the fresh basil only at the very end of cooking. This preserves its natural fragrance and freshness, giving the dish its full summer character.

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