Puglia-Style Shrimp Orecchiette
with Roasted Tomato, Parmesan & Parsley
- Shellfish
- Milk
- Wheat
This simple, rustic pasta dish will take you straight to the heel of Italy’s boot–the Puglia region, where this dish is from. It stars burst tomatoes roasted with garlic and panko and a glossy olive-oil rich sauce. You’ll garnish it generously with Parmesan and parsley and there it is–an authentic Italian dinner in a quick 20 minutes–delizioso!
Ingredients
1 unit
Onion
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains: Shellfish)
2 clove
Garlic
6 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
8 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
6 ounce
Orecchiette Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
¼ ounce
Parsley
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
3 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
• Toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, and panko on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until tomatoes burst, 12-15 minutes.
Rinse shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp or sausage; cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
• Once water is boiling, add Colavita orecchiette to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain. • Return drained orecchiette to pot. Drizzle with 3 TBSP olive oil (6 TBSP for 4 servings). • Add roasted tomato mixture to pot with pasta; stir to combine, adding more olive oil a drizzle at a time if needed, until everything is coated in a glossy sauce. (TIP: Stir pasta vigorously to prevent it from sticking together.) Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Stir shrimp or sausage into pasta along with roasted tomato mixture.
• Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley. Serve.
Shrimp are fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it bland; others enjoyed the flavors, especially with shrimp. Consider adding extra seasoning or cheese for more depth.
- Ease of prep: Phenomenal dish that comes together quickly. Adding garden-fresh vegetables like bell peppers and basil enhanced the meal.
- Suggestions: Try increasing sauce and cheese for better cohesion. Extra Italian seasoning on shrimp boosted flavor for some.
- Texture: A few noted the panko became mushy; consider adding it later or using less liquid when roasting.
