Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe
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Shrimp with Penne and Squash

"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?

Cocktail Filthy Martini
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh chives or green onions
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour shrimp and sauce into large bowl with pasta. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, and stir to combine.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 142mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by AMANDAM1224   view full review
Made this for an "Under the Sea" potluck at work today. Followed the recipe exactly, except...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2005 by mapalaw   view full review
Followed with suggestions made by emerald - added onions, skipped the green onions, used fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by Grumpy's Honeybunch Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is my recipe - it is one of our favorites. Using the freshest ingredients is the best! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Leah   view full review
Pretty good- a little bland. I added more garlic, fresh basil, and more salt.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by CHARI   view full review
This is amazing! I loved how light and fresh this tasted. The lemon, herbs and garlic all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by TheOtherHunny   view full review
This is a GREAT base recipe! For those who thought it was bland, try adding a whole onion, a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by LYNNE119   view full review
This was great! I only had yellow squash, and I also had no lemon so I increased the white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by Action   view full review
I LOVE this recipie! It is one of my favorites. I also add some prociutto to it. It gives it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by heart   view full review
I followed this recipe to the T, it looked good and smelled good, but the family didnt like it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by sarahdewdrop   view full review
This was awesome! I used zuchinni, yellow summer squash and zuchetta rampicante, also added...

 

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