Lemon Penne Pasta with Shrimp 🍋

Name: How to cook Lemon Penne Pasta with Shrimp 🍋 - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Mad Cook

Lemon Penne Pasta with Shrimp 🍋

This Easy Lemon Ricotta Penne Pasta with Shrimp is a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh herbs beautifully complement the richness of the ricotta, while the shrimp adds a satisfying protein boost. Light yet hearty, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation. #lemon #shallots Global Apron -WEEK 17- Lemon & Shallots #GlobalApron #GlobalApron2024

Ingredient

Food ration :

5 servings

Cooking time :

20-25 minutes

1 box

cooked Penne Pasta

1 lb

shrimp (I am using pre-cooked)

large lemon juice and zest

1 cup

ricotta

1/4 cup

olive oil

shallot chopped

1 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

2 tbs

fresh basil chopped

1/4 cup

pasta water

3 tbs

butter

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl combine ricotta, seasonings, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Stir until well combined

* Step 2

In a medium pan add butter and shallots and Sauté until translucent in appearance. Add in shrimp (if not pre-cooked. If pre-cooked add at the very end.) and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

* Step 3

Drain cooked penne pasta. Setting aside 1/4 cup of pasta water. Immediately add pasta back to pot and stir in ricotta lemon mixture along with the pasta water. Add in shrimp. Stir on low heat until sauce and pasta are heated through and well combined. Serve immediately.