Tonight I turned to my fridge, freezer, pantry and herb garden for inspiration and made this delicious meal for one. It was so tasty I wanted to share it here.

Shrimp and White Beans over Angel Hair Pasta 

serves 1

• 15-20 cooked shrimp
• 8 oz white beans
• 8 oz heirloom grape & cherry tomatoes – halved
• 4 oz angel hair pasta
• 1/2 c toasted panko bread crumbs
• 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves – minced
• 1 T chopped shallot
• 1 T olive oil
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1 T dry white wine
• 2 T butter
• 1 t oregano
• Fresh basil
• 1 T toasted pine nuts
• red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste

Mix toasted panko bread crumbs with oregano.Chiffonade fresh basil.  Cook angel hair pasta as directed on packaging. In a large skillet add olive oil, garlic and shallots and saute for 3-4 minutes at a medium heat,  Add red pepper flakes, shrimp and white beans..  After 2-3 minutes, add tomatoes, lemon juice and wine, lower heat and allow to simmer for 3 minutes, add butter, salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, layer pasta then add shrimp and bean mixture. Top with pine nuts, panko and basil and serve immediately.