Shrimp with Penne and Squash
Sautéed shrimp and zucchini or yellow squash tossed with penne in a light garlic or cream sauce. Fresh, bright, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dried penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini
- 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh chives or green onions
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Description
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in squash and zucchini, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes more.
- Pour shrimp and sauce into large bowl with pasta. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, and stir to combine.
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