Best 8 Penne Pasta Shrimp With Saffron Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the Mediterranean with our guide to creating the perfect penne pasta with shrimp in a saffron sauce. This classic Italian dish combines the succulent sweetness of shrimp with the vibrant aroma and golden hue of saffron, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, our comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of selecting the freshest ingredients, mastering the art of cooking shrimp, and creating a luscious saffron sauce that will elevate your pasta dish to a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will leave your palate craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SHRIMP & PENNE PASTA



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I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. -Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon each butter and oil over medium-high heat. Saute 1 pound shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turns pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan; repeat., In same skillet, combine marinara sauce and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add pasta and shrimp; toss and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup clam juice
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

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 are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan 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.

ELEGANT PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP



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This is a healthy, hearty, yet elegant recipe that is good enough for guests. It is also very easy and can be made with little notice. With low-carb pasta this can a good low-carb meal idea.

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ cup white wine
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and lemon juice, continue cooking until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 313.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 522.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES



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Pressed for time? Cooked shrimp and refrigerated Alfredo sauce hurry along this rich pasta dish, which can be on the table for a family of six in only 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 oz fresh thin asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and liquid is evaporated. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add whipping cream; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Alfredo sauce. Add zucchini, asparagus and pepper flakes. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shrimp. Cook and stir 1 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender and shrimp are thoroughly heated.
  • Add cooked pasta to shrimp mixture; toss to combine. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

PENNE WITH SHRIMP



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A light but tasty Italian dish!

Provided by K Douglas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup white wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in wine and tomatoes, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix shrimp into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque. Toss with pasta and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SCALLOPS AND PENNE PASTA IN A SAFFRON BROTH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sea scallops, sliced into rounds
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup fish stock
1 cup clam juice
14-ounce can crushed tomatoes (about 2 cups)
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron
1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. In a skillet heat oil. Add garlic and saute for 10 seconds. Then add white wine, fish stock, crushed tomatoes, carrots, saffron and dried orange peel. Cover the skillet and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add scallops and shrimp to the sauce. Then add snow peas and cook, uncovered for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in butter. Transfer penne to a large shallow serving dish and ladle scallops and sauce over penne.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Paprika, cumin, and ginger lend their aromatic alchemy to a simple, no-cook tomato sauce. You can use the sauce with a wide range of ingredients(see Variations). One variation is vegetarian. With its competing spices, strong-flavored cilantro, and acidic tomatoes, this pasta dish calls for a simple Italian white--a pinot grigio, for example. Notes: I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1/3 cup cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
3/4 lb penne rigate
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled

Steps:

  • In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until almost done, about 12 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Toss with the tomato sauce.
  • Variations:.
  • Penne with Mozzarella and Spicy Tomato Sauce;Use 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, in place of the shrimp. Toss the cheese in at the end.
  • Penne with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce;Use grilled sausage cut into bite-size pieces in place of the shrimp. Toss the sausage into the pasta with the tomato sauce.
  • Penne with Grilled Vegetables and Spicy Tomato Sauce;In place of the shrimp, use grilled or sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, or green beans, cut into bite-size pieces. Toss the vegetables into the pasta with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 465.8, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 34.6

SHRIMP PENNE WITH GARLIC SAUCE FOR TWO



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"My friends and family request this all the time. It's quick and smells so good." Best of all, it's a breeze to downsize for two! Christy Martell - Round Hill, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the shrimp, cheese, parsley and seafood seasoning; heat through., Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque. Overcooking will make them tough.
  • Use a good quality saffron. This will give your sauce a beautiful color and flavor.
  • Don't boil the sauce. This will make it lose its flavor.
  • Serve the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a delicious finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Pasta with shrimp and saffron sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of shrimp, saffron, and tomatoes creates a flavorful and aromatic sauce that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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