Seared Penne and Cheeses Recipe

Name: Seared Penne and Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil, and; 2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated; 2 tablespoons clarified butter (if in a hurry regular will do ); pepper (no salt is needed if using feta cheese as well in this dish ); 8 shallots (minced); 8 minced garlic cloves; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, and additional (to garnish); 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh); 1 lb spinach; 2 lemons (cut into wedges 6-8 per lemon); ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; ¼ cup cayenne pepper (red pepper flakes); 3 -6 shrimp, peeled & deveined per person (cooked ); ½ cup asiago cheese (sprinkled or tossed with pasta )

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, and
2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated
2 tablespoons clarified butter (if in a hurry regular will do )
pepper (no salt is needed if using feta cheese as well in this dish )
8 shallots (minced)
8 minced garlic cloves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, and additional (to garnish)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh)
1 lb spinach
2 lemons (cut into wedges 6-8 per lemon)
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
¼ cup cayenne pepper (red pepper flakes)
3 -6 shrimp, peeled & deveined per person (cooked )
½ cup asiago cheese (sprinkled or tossed with pasta )

1
for pasta.
2
boil till al dente.
3
drain in colander.
4
add up to 3 tbsp olive oil to pasta to keep from sticking.
5
set aside in an ice bath ( pasta in a bowl and bowl with ice water underneath ) in a large saute pan over medium heat add butter drop in penne, pepper and salt if not using feta cheese.
6
shake around till you can see a a golden brown color on at least one side.
7
add shallots.
8
( till seared ).
9
for spinach or other desired leafy green vegetables.
10
add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
11
add feta and spinach.
12
( the dish is delicious with just salt and pepper if you are not keen to feta.
13
you can also use any readily available lefy green vegetable ).
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last steps::.
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now add pasta and spinach mixture together in a large and mix ( you may add asiago cheese now, add it by spinkling and combining till the right texture ).
16
squeese one wedge of lemon atop each plate,also top with feta,pine nuts, red peper flakes, more asiago cheese and 3-6 shrimp.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and, 2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated, 2 tablespoons clarified butter (if in a hurry regular will do ), and more.

Yes, Seared Penne and Cheeses falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Penne and Cheeses

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