Angel Hair Pasta Nests

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Angel Hair Pasta Nests Recipe (photograph)

Men seem to love angel hair pasta, Italian for Capellini, long and very thin
I have three men in my immediate family who always request this particular pasta over any other.

This recipe is a unique way to serve these cute little nests by browning them first
in a skillet then finishing them in chicken broth.
Spoon a filling of your choice in the center of the nests,
I prefer shrimp with a cream sauce to serve this delicious entree.

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Angel Hair Pasta Nests
another Peggy Bucholz recipe creation and photograph for www.finedinings.com

Serves 6

6 Colavita Angel Hair pasta nest (1-1/2 ounces per person)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream, heated
1/4 cup salad shrimp or larger shrimp if desired
1 teaspoon dried Thyme leaves
6 basil sprigs for garnish, optional

Put Colavita nests in a deep skillet with olive oil over medium heat and brown for 2-1/2 minutes each side. Drain and discard the oil; add chicken broth and completely submerge. Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Cover and cook 4 minutes. The nests will separate but don't worry this is normal. To re-form them, drain the chicken broth and divide pasta equally among 6 teacups, twirl with a long-tined fork, slip off the tines of the fork onto individual serving plates shaping each one into a nest. Spoon the heated heavy cream around the angel hair, fill with shrimp and thyme leaves. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay