Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 lb. penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves
1/2 t. salt, plus more to taste
1/2 t. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup bottled clam juice
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions: |
Directions:1. 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, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the tomatoes. 1/4 cup of the basil, 1/4 cup of the parsley, and the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add the clam juice and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. (NOTE: If sauce doesn't thicken to your desire, use a little cornstarch).
4. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the cooked shrimp, the drained pasta, and the remaining basil and parsley. Toss together until all ingredients are coated with the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately. |
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