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One Pot Penne with Garlic Basil Shrimp
One Pot Penne with Garlic Basil Shrimp - - penne pasta ( I used gluten free and it worked great as well), marinara sauce, chicken broth (( If you only have half of a carton left you can fill the rest with water) ),…
Ingredients
- lb
- penne pasta ( I used gluten free and it worked great as well)
- d:0
- jar (24 oz)
- marinara sauce
- carton (32 oz)
- chicken broth
- ( If you only have half of a carton left you can fill the rest with water)
- cup
- heavy cream
- salt and pepper
- fresh basil
- grated parmesean cheese
- frozen raw shrimp ( buy with No shell , tail or veins)
- TBSP
- butter
- tsp
- jarred minced garlic
- garlic powder
Steps
- You will need a deep pot and a skillet. In your deep pot over medium-high heat melt 1 TBSP of butter. Add in 1 tsp of minced garlic. Saute until fragrant. Pour in entire jar of marinara, broth,1 cup of heavy cream, and entire box of pasta. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder (about 1/2 tsp of each). Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Check on it in about 4-5 minutes. Stir and cook on medium-low until the sauce thickens up and clings to the noodle and the noodles are tender. Stir in one cup of grated parmesan until melted.
- Thaw your shrimp using package directions ( usually it says run cold water over the frozen shrimp for 5 minutes, strain and pat dry. Season with a generous coat of salt, pepper, garlic powder. In your skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 TBSP of butter. Saute 2 tsp of minced garlic. Pour in thawed raw seasoned shrimp. Cook for just a couple of minutes ensuring not to overcook and cooking until the shrimp turn pink. Tossing and turning the shrimp frequently. (2-3) minutes per side. Sprinkle a handful of chopped fresh basil and stir to combine. Serve over one pot pasta and enjoy!