Penne With Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
This recipe can be found on Food Network.com
Total Steps
17
Ingredients
15
Tools Needed
4
Ingredients
- 1 pound <a href="/S48FQ22S">penne pasta</a>
- 0.25 cup <a href="/NLPYVN22">olive oil</a>
- 1 pound medium <a href="/54KQFNS4">shrimp,</a> peeled, and deveined
- 4 clove <a href="/FQRPFPP6">garlic,</a> minced
- 0.5 teaspoon <a href="/R6ZFKZ7C">kosher salt,</a> plus extra for <a href="/WLMXJPCC">seasoning</a>
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 can (15- ounce) whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 0.33333298563957214 cup clam juice (I do not recommend substituting)
- 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- 0.25 cup thinly sliced pepperoni (my addition)
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 4
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
Step 7
Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes.
Step 8
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 9
Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream.
Step 10
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 12
Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs.
Step 13
Toss together until all ingredients are coated.
Step 14
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Step 15
Add sliced pepperoni if desired.
Step 16
Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
Step 17
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.