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Shrimp Penne Pasta

Easy pasta dish with penne pasta covered in a creamy garlic sauce and shrimp!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 774kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry penne
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup butter cubed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Seafood Seasoning Old Bay recommended

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Make sure not to over cook or your noodles turn to mush when you mix it with the pasta sauce!
  • 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 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in shrimp, cheese, parsley and seafood seasoning; heat through.
  • Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 508mg | Iron: 5mg