This Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta and Shrimp is flavourful and nutritious, cooked, and eaten from one plate. For your weekend round-up, it will become a favorite. This one-pan pasta acts on so many levels. All the liquid you use to cook the pasta to perfect al dente is just the right amount. Even the liquid thickens as it cooks from the pasta starches, reducing to a light-flavored sauce that coats both the pasta and shrimp.
During my mom’s wedding, my grandmother gave her this recipe. We enjoy eating it, knowing that my grandma is behind this delicious recipe. We even serve this during gatherings and is a total eye-catcher from the guests. We receive lots of praises and compliments about this, and there are even guests who have asked for their recipe, which we will gladly share. Try this recipe for Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta and Shrimp, and enjoy it with your loved ones.
Ingredients:
(1) box Penne Pasta
1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 C Fresh Chopped Spinach, Kale or Arugula (avoid using frozen)
1 C Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese
(3) Garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp Salt, Pepper & Garlic Salt
8 C Water
2 T Butter
1 T Oil
Directions:
1. Make the pasta according to pkg. last 5 mins of cooking add your shrimp to pasta water. Cook until no longer pink. Then drain all but 1 C of water for the next step. Keep pasta and shrimp warm.
2. In a pan, add oil and butter over medium heat. When butter melts add, pasta to pan. Toss to coat. Season. Cook for 2 mins, stirring often.
3. Next, add and cook spinach for a minute until wilted (if necessary, add ⅓ cup of water here to steam/cook spinach). Lastly, add shrimp and cheese. Stir gently until cheese melts. Do not overcook. Then add more seasonings to taste. Garnish with dried cilantro. Enjoy!
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