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Shrimp Broccoli Creamy Penne Pasta Recipe

An easy peasy Shrimp Brocoli Creamy Penne Pasta that's simple, flavorful and incredibly hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • Uncooked Pasta I used Penne, you can use any kind of pasta : 3 cups
  • Shrimp/Prawns : 1 lb peeled and deveined
  • Fresh Broccoli florest : 2 cups
  • Garlic cloves : 3 minced
  • Onion : 1/4 chopped
  • Olive oil : 2 tbsp
  • Chicken broth : 1/2 cup
  • Fat-free or Low-fat Cream Cheese : 1/2 cup
  • Dried Basil : 1/2 tspParmesan cheese : 1/4 cup
  • Lemon juice : 1/2 tsp
  • Freshly grounded Whole Black Pepper : 1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package (Or) Bring water to boil in a big pot filled to its half and add salt,and pasta. Cook over medium flame for 10-15 mins until al dente(cooked and tender).Make sure its not over cooked. Drain water and wash it immediately by running it under cold water to remove the excess starch.(Note : This stops the cooking process and prevents the pasta from getting soggy.) Add a tsp of olive oil to the cooled pasta and keep aside.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil; sauté garlic and onion saute until tender.
  3. Add shrimp to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and done.
  4. Add broth and broccoli florets and cook for a minute now add cream cheese, stirring until combined, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked pasta and add dried basil; toss to coat. Cook for a minutes or so.
  6. Remove from heat. Sprinkle parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can replace penne pasta with any of the pasta like spiral, fusili, spaghetti, macaroni , farfelle or any other pasta of your choice.