Farfalle with Fennel and Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is lower in cost.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of wine.

fennel

🥗Healthier: celery

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers a similar crunch at a lower price.

Boil water for the pasta and add the whole fennel head to the boiling water.

Once the pasta is cooked, remove the fennel head, quarter it, and cut it into pieces.

Chop the fennel fronds to use later as a garnish.

Add the farfalle to the boiling water to cook according to package instructions.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot, then add shrimp that have been washed and dried.

Sear the shrimp in the hot oil for a few minutes, adding slices of garlic for flavor.

Chop the fennel and add it to the skillet to sauté with the shrimp and garlic.

Deglaze the skillet with white wine, allowing the alcohol to dissipate and the flavors to meld.

Add the pasta directly from the boiling water to the skillet, without rinsing it, to finish cooking and absorb the sauce.

Add the chopped fennel fronds to the pasta and shrimp mixture.

Plate the pasta in a warm dish, spooning sauce over the top before serving.

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