This recipe rocks! I came up with this super tasty dish (taking a little bit from different recipes I have seen or tried) and am shocked at how good it really was. I cooked this over at my parents house and my Mom actually took the pictures, in case you are wondering why they are so much better than normal! She needed some food pictures and I figured the best way was to just drag my stuff over to their house and whip something up. It was fun and delicious! This recipe is very good and I think my favorite part about it is that it isn’t overwhelming. It kind of seems like it could be too creamy and overpowering, but it is just right. Try it out, let me know if you agree!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne
- Olive Oil
- 1 pound shrimp, preeled and deveined
- 4 cloves (or more!) garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
Don’t let this ingredient list intimidate you! It’s mainly the liquid, which I have changed a couple times to get just right. It’s a weird combination of things, I know, but it works so great. Also, you could easily substitute dried herbs for the fresh, it just has a bit more pizzaz with the fresh ones. If you do use dried herbs, rub it between your fingers before putting it in the dish – this helps bring out the herbs flavor.
This recipe is fairly simple. Cook your pasta a bit al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add a bit of oil and then toss in your shrimp, garlic and a dash of salt and pepper. Remember, you can always add to, but you can’t take out! I’d suggest no more than 1/2 teaspoon of either. Cook your shrimp until they are pink, which will take a varying amount of time depending on the size of your shrimp.
Take a spoon and remove the shrimp. Set them aside. In the same pan, add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup of each herb. Cook just long enough to heat it through, stirring constantly. Next, add in your liquids. Bring this mixture to a boil and then reduce your heat to medium-low and simmer til the sauce thickens. Mine took about 10 minutes to thicken nicely. Now you want to add in your parmesan, shrimp, cooked pasta and the remaining herbs.
Toss everything together and viola!
Feel free to top your dish with some extra parmesan… more cheese never hurt right?
This penne with shrimp and herbs is totally delicious. It’s just creamy enough without breaking your belly bank! My family loved this recipe and I hope you do too.
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You say penne and my ears perk up!
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Just looking at the picture makes me hungry.
What’s not to like with Penne and then add shrimp
I’m in heaven!
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That looks delicious. I just wish shrimp wasn’t so expensive. Last time I bought some for Jumbayla I paid $15 a bag.
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Shrimp is high, but this recipe is worth the cost! Thanks
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Loooove me some pasta! This looks fabulous.
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