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Penne Primavera with Shrimp

Penne Primavera with Shrimp
A delicate cream sauce seasoned with garlic enhances this mouthwatering combination of pasta, veggies and shrimp. "Feel free to substitute other vegetables, like asparagus, green beans or zucchini."—Rosemarie Bronko, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen baby carrots
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
  • 16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in pasta; cook for 7
  • minutes. Add carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add peas; cook 1-2 minutes
  • longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute shrimp and garlic in oil until
  • shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the cream, broth,
  • lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta and vegetables; add to shrimp mixture. Cook and stir for
  • 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Penne Primavera with Shrimp (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Serve
  • immediately.
  • Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups (prepared with 2% milk and reduced-sodium broth) equals 301 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 534 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013