Shrimp with Penne and Squash

Shrimp with Penne and Squash

by Kate Wallace 2 years ago
4 (9)
15 minutes
364.6 kcal
43 g carbs
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Description

You can vary this recipe to your own tastes. I most always add onions to the garlic when frying and skip the minced green onions. I have used baby portobello mushrooms also. I always use fresh garlic! This is hubby's favorite meal.

Ingredients
  • ½ pound dried penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
  • 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup minced fresh chives or green onions
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour into a large bowl.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in squash and zucchini, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes more.
  3. 3. Pour shrimp and sauce into large bowl with pasta. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 servings
calories: 364.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 43 g
protein: 28.3 g
saturated fat: 2.1 g
cholesterol: 141.5 mg
sodium: 440.8 mg
fiber: 4.8 g
sugar: 3.3 g
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