6 Pasta Recipes To Relish

Penne And Shrimp Pasta With Creamy Sauce(2 of 6)

This creamy treat is definitely going to serve your taste buds higher than your expectations. The delicious flavor of penne, crunchiness of shrimp and the creamy sauce makes this the perfect blend to serve. Follow the recipes and enjoy a blast of flavors.

Ingredients

• Penne pasta, 1 lb
• Olive oil, ¼ cup
• Garlic (minced), 3 tsp
• Medium-sized shrimp (deveined and peeled), 1 lb
• Sea salt, ½ tsp + more for seasoning
• Freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp + more for seasoning
• Fresh basil leaves (chopped), ½ cup
• Whole tomatoes (drained, chopped), 1 can
• Fresh parsley (chopped) ½ cup
• Red pepper flakes, ¼ tsp
• White wine, 1 cup
• Clam juice, 1/3 cup
• Parmesan cheese (grated), ½ cup
• Heavy whipping cream, ¾ cup

Preparation

1. Follow the instruction on the pasta package to prepare. Use salted water to boil. When tender, drain and pass through cold water. Set aside.
2. Place a large skillet over med-high heat. Add oil.
3. Add garlic along with shrimp and stir. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes. This will allow the color of shrimp to turn pink. With the help of a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add ¼ cup parsley, ¼ cup basil, tomatoes and red pepper flakes in the skillet. Cook for a minute while you continue to stir. Add heavy cream, clam juice and wine next.
6. Mix and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Adjust the heat to low-med and simmer for 8 minutes. When the sauce reaches the desired consistency, add ¼ cup of parmesan cheese. Combine and stir in cooked pasta and shrimp.
7. Add remaining herbs and continue to stir to combine flavors.
8. Toss until the ingredients are well incorporated. Season with more salt and pepper to adjust flavors.
9. When done, transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve warm for refreshing flavors.