Best 11 Penne With Shrimp And Vegetables Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in the delectable tapestry of flavors presented by penne with shrimp and vegetables, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the succulent sweetness of succulent shrimp, the vibrant crunch of fresh vegetables, and the comforting embrace of tender penne pasta. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the culinary landscape of this delectable dish, providing you with the essential knowledge and inspiration to create an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the secrets of selecting the freshest seafood, the art of balancing diverse flavors, and the techniques for achieving the perfect texture and vibrant colors that will make your penne with shrimp and vegetables a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP



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A delicate cream sauce seasoned with garlic enhances this mouthwatering combination of pasta, veggies and shrimp. "Feel free to substitute other vegetables, like asparagus, green beans or zucchini."-Rosemarie Bronko, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup fresh or frozen baby carrots
3/4 cup fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in pasta; cook for 7 minutes. Add carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add peas; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute shrimp and garlic in oil until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the cream, broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and vegetables; add to shrimp mixture. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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 AND SCALLION PESTO



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Lemony shrimp tops pasta tossed with a homemade pesto that's perked up with scallion.

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces dry penne
6 scallions (white parts sliced and green parts chopped)
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails-on
Juice 1/2 lemon
Lemon wedges and green salad, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, put the scallion greens, parsley, pine nuts, 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic and lemon zest, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and is begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp just begin to turn pink but are not completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and scallion mixture, toss to combine, and bring to a quick simmer to heat through; remove from the heat.
  • Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 plates and season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad if using.
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PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

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 heavy 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 is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp 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.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS - ON THE LIGHTER SIDE



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Make and share this Penne With Shrimp and Mushrooms - on the Lighter Side recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chipped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups penne pasta, cooked and hot

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt the margarine.
  • Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and mushrooms; cook, stirring as needed, until the shrimp turn pink and the mushrooms have released their liquid, 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Serve the penne, topped with the shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 223.6, Sodium 243.1, Carbohydrate 91.9, Fiber 13, Sugar 2.6, Protein 39.6

PENNE WITH SHRIMP, FETA, AND SPRING VEGETABLES



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Two steps -- boil and toss -- lead to a pasta with varied tastes and textures, from sweet shrimp and fresh mint to creamy feta and crunchy snow peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces penne rigate (ridged)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne 5 minutes less than al dente. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp and snow peas; cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  • To pasta mixture, add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Gently mix in feta and mint; adjust to desired consistency with some pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 42 g

MAKE-AHEAD PARTY SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PENNE



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Categories     Pasta     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Fall     Parade

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 diced (1/4-inch) red bell peppers
2 diced (1/4-inch) yellow bell peppers
6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot chili oil (see note)
1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets (reserve stems for another use)
3/4 cup cooked fresh peas (if using frozen peas, cook according to package directions)
12 ounces dried penne

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and place in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the shallots, salt, pepper, lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the olive oil, and the hot chili oil to the bowl. Gently toss with the shrimp, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
  • 3. Before serving, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli.
  • 4. Toss the broccoli and peas with the shrimp and set aside.
  • 5. Just before serving, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the penne. Cook at a rolling boil until just tender.
  • 6. Drain the penne and toss immediately with the shrimp-and-vegetable sauce. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of parsley.

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

SHRIMP PENNE WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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"My friends and family request this all the time. It's quick and smells so good." Christy Martell - Round Hill, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 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 488 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 1205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

QUICK PENNE ALFREDO WITH SHRIMP AND VEGGIES



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I went to "Chilli's" restaurant and had this yummy pasta dish, so I tried to copy it at home and this is what I came up with. It's quick and easy.

Provided by Robin Hollister

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (Ragu)
1 lb raw shrimp
1 (1 lb) package frozen carrots and broccoli mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grill mates seasoning (chicken and fish)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over med-high heat, heat olive oil for 1 minute then add shrimp and chicken and shrimp seasoning. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the shrimp are pink.
  • Cook penne pasta as per package directions; add frozen vegetables to the same pot 5 minutes before pasta is done.
  • In a large bowl, mix the strained pasta and veggies, with the shrimp and Alfredo sauce.
  • Sprinkle cayenne pepper on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 114.6, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 8.4, Protein 21.1

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and utensils ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and seafood.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it turns pink and opaque.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp and vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what brings all of the flavors together in this dish. Be sure to use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or chives. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Penne with shrimp and vegetables is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of shrimp, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this dish on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give penne with shrimp and vegetables a try. You won't be disappointed!

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