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White Shrimp Boot Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. rendered bacon or ham fat
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh garlic
  • cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 chopped green onion
  • 1/2 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. sliced ham, chopped
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups cooked but firm white beans
  • 1/2 lb. medium-small peeled shrimp
  • 1 1/2 tbs. salt-free Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lb. shell pasta, cooked and drained
  • 20 sprigs parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the bacon fat and olive oil together in a large skillet. Add garlic, mushrooms, green onions, and roasted peppers, and saute till all are soft.

  2. 2

    Add the ham, basil, crushed red pepper, white beans, shrimp, Creole seasoning, salt and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and toss with the saucepan ingredients until well mixed and heated through.

  3. 3

    Serve in a soup bowl with chopped flat-leaf parsley. Parmesan cheese is optional.