Shrimp Penne Extraordinaire Recipe

Name: Shrimp Penne Extraordinaire
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces other short pasta; 3 slices bacon; 1 large onion (for about 1 cup chopped); ½ cup white wine or ½ cup apple juice; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (to garnish) (optional); 8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne or 8 ounces other short pasta
3 slices bacon
1 large onion (for about 1 cup chopped)
½ cup white wine or ½ cup apple juice
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (to garnish) (optional)
8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
2
Meanwhile fry the bacon over medium-low heat in a 12-inch skillet until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
4
Peel and coarsely chop the onion.
5
Add to the skillet along with the wine, garlic and Italian seasoning.
6
Stir to loosen the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7
Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring from time to time, until the onion is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Crumble the bacon into bits, using a knife if necessary.
9
If using the parsley, chop finely.
10
Add shrimp and half-and-half to the skillet.
11
Stir well and cook just to warm through, about 1 minute.
12
Do not boil.
13
Remove the skillet from the heat.
14
Drain pasta.
15
Return pasta to the cooking pot (removed from the heat).
16
Pour the shrimp mixture into the pot with the pasta.
17
Add the bacon and stir.
18
Serve at once, garnishing each plate with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (or more to taste) and a little chopped parsley, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces other short pasta, 3 slices bacon, 1 large onion (for about 1 cup chopped), ½ cup white wine or ½ cup apple juice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Penne Extraordinaire falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp Penne Extraordinaire

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