Shrimp and Broccoli Penne Pasta
Tender shrimp, broccoli, and spinach are tossed with penne in a rich, cheesy cream sauce for a hearty Italian pasta that's creamy, comforting, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Penne pasta
- 1 cup each shredded sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓ stick of butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup each shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and sharp cheddar
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp each Italian parsley and thyme
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- In a saute pan heat the oil and butter
- Salt and Saute the shrimp just until cooked through 3 to 5 minutes remove
- Add chopped onions and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
- Whisk flour, milk, nutmeg salt and pepper together until smooth
- Add to saute pan
- Add cheese simmer for 10 minutes
- Add broccoli and spinach
- Simmer 10 more minutes or until sauce is thicken
- Return shrimp to sauce heat through
- Add drained pasta toss to blend