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DeSarno's Tuscan Shrimp Penne

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author 11 Magnolia Lane

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium or large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • 4 cups cooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 jar diced sundried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 T minced fresh garlic
  • 2 T cornstarch
  • 1 t red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Set cooked pasta aside.

  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

  3. Melt butter in a saute pan with the diced garlic for about 1-2 minutes on medium. 

  4. Add the spinach and the entire jar of sun dried tomatoes with the oil.

    Saute until the spinach is wilted. 

  5. Add the pepper flakes and saute another 2 minutes.

  6. Add the shrimp and cook until no longer pink. 

  7. Mix the cornstarch with the broth.

  8. Add the heavy cream and broth to the pan and cook until the sauce thickens. Once it starts to thicken, add the pasta and cook until warmed through.

  9. Serve with the grated parmesan on top.