Shrimp Penne with Garlic Sauce for Two Recipe

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“My friends and family request this all the time. It’s quick and smells so good.” Best of all, it's a breeze to downsize for two! Christy Martell - Round Hill, Virginia

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Shrimp Penne with Garlic Sauce for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the shrimp, cheese, parsley and seafood seasoning; heat through.
Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 497 calories, 21 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 228 mg cholesterol, 1,256 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Penne with Garlic Sauce for Two in Simple & Delicious May 2010