Penne with Shrimp in a Creamy Sauce

Out of ideas for dinner? Prepare your pasta differently with this recipe for penne with shrimp in a creamy cheese sauce that you'll want to tell everyone about!

This delicious pasta and shrimp dish serves 4 and is also tasty with chicken pieces.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) penne, cooked al dente
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt, divided
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped basil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
• Chopped basil, for garnish

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the garlic in olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes. 

Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes on each side. 

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Season the shrimp with half the salt, remove from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, then add the mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and red pepper flakes. 

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Let simmer for 5 minutes and reduce to low heat. 

Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and the rest of the salt. 

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Then add the cooked pasta and stir.

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Finally add the basil and serve.