Shrimp And Squash Penne Recipes

PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on the stove for pasta. Also put up a deep skillet for sauce and a nonstick skillet for shrimp.
• Gather your ingredients.
• Peel and finely chop the onion.
• In a large deep skillet, heat EVOO, a turn of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and when it foams add the onions. Stir to soften while you peel and chop the garlic. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic to onions and season with salt. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chili paste or about 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Add vodka and reduce by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and tear in a few leaves of basil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, 10 minutes.
• Season pasta water with a fat tablespoon of salt, add penne and cook 1 minute less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Have a mug or measuring cup on hand.
• Add shrimp to a medium bowl and toss with remaining garlic. Thinly slice a lemon and toss with shrimp.
• In the second skillet, heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high and melt in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the shrimp mixture and toss 2 to 3 minutes; shrimp should be pink and opaque. Add a splash of Pernod or vermouth, the remaining red pepper flakes, a little salt and parsley; toss. Turn off heat.
• Add cream to sauce and stir. Add shrimp to sauce, bring back to a bubble and turn off heat.
• Reserve about 1/2 cup of starchy salty water and drain pasta or transfer to sauce with a spider. Toss pasta with sauce and grated cheese, using water to loosen as necessary.
• Transfer pasta to large serving bowl or to individual shallow bowls to serve.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

ROSEMARY SHRIMP PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to heated deep heavy skillet.
• Add squash, garlic, half of salt and half of pepper to skillet and saute squash on medium high until it begins to color, approximately 7-10 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and simmer until squash is thoroughly tender, approximately 7 minutes.Add rosemary and remaining salt and pepper to taste.
• Puree sauce with immersion blender or in stand blender until smooth. Note: if you prefer a more rustic texture, remove some squash before pureeing and cut into smaller cubes and add back to puree.
• In the meantime, cook pasta per package directions in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
• Heat olive oil in second heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp and saute until pink about 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
• In large pot, combine cooked pasta, sauce, and 1/2 of milk and stir until combined. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add rest of milk slowly to reach desired consistency. Simmer until heated through.
• Serve pasta in individual bowls with shrimp placed on top.
• Sprinkle Parmesan on dish and serve hot.

RIGATONI WITH SQUASH AND PRAWNS

Steps:

• Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butternut squash, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Saute until the squash is golden and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the squash is very soft, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the squash mixture to a blender or food processor and puree.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, warm the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the prawns with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Add the prawns to the pan and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.
• In a large pot over low heat combine the cooked pasta, pureed squash mixture, and 3/4 cup milk. Stir to combine. Add the remaining 1/4 cup milk if the sauce needs to be moistened. Add the cooked prawns, basil, and cheese. Stir until warm and serve.

PENNE WITH CAJUN HOT LINKS AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and hot links. Sear links until browned. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Lower heat to medium. Then add cream, 3/4 of the Chipotle Sauce, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and the cheese. Toss to combine.
• Serve in pasta bowl and garnish with diced tomato, scallions, more sauce, if desired, and grated Parmesan.
• Combine all ingredients in blender, puree, cover and refrigerate.

SHRIMP AND SQUASH PENNE

Steps:

• Let the oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in the squash and zucchini; stir/saute for 10 minutes.
• Add in the shrimp; stir/saute for 3 minutes.
• Add in lemon juice and the next 5 ingredients; cook 2 minutes or until the shrimp are done.
• Mix together the shrimp mixture, pasta, chives, and cheese in a large bowl; toss gently, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve.