Shrimp with Penne and Squash

Name: Shrimp with Penne and Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1/2 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; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup minced fresh chives or green onions; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 5 servings 👁️ 3 views

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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 5

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 5

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.6g 12%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 441mg 19%

Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%

Dietary Fiber 4.8g 17%

Total Sugars 3.3g

Protein 28.3g 57%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.

Pour shrimp and sauce into large bowl with pasta.

Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, and stir to combine.