SHRIMP WITH PENNE AND SQUASH

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You can vary this recipe to your own tastes. I most always add onions to the garlic when frying and skip the minced green onions. I have used baby portobello mushrooms also. I always use fresh garlic! This is hubby's favorite meal.

Provided by Grumpy's Honeybunch

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ 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
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup minced fresh chives or green onions
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 141.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 440.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Nonzima Mkokelwa
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the penne cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Naiyem Bhuiyan
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


md nisad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the squash is always tender. The sauce is also very flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Favic Mary
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the penne cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Ghost Spirit
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Nikesh Chaudhary
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the squash is always tender. The sauce is also very flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Omar Hassan
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the penne cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


ff king
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The squash was also tender and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Zaheer Kazmi
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This was a great recipe! I love the combination of shrimp, squash, and penne. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely make this again.


Amir Hafeez Abbasi
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used a little less cheese than the recipe called for, but it was still nice and creamy. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender. I would definitely make this again.


Cheryl Frazer
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the squash was tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the penne cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.