Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup clam juice
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
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, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
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By darksidemm
on May 20, 2013
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It was good, not enough tomatoes, would have added another half, did not thicken up as the recipe predicted. I cook for 3 people at lunch, it is all gone, however I think foodnetwork cooks like thier sauces on the thin side. Also way too much pasta, you need to cook only half of the box of penne. I will make this again but will modify.
By jawfood21
on April 30, 2013
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My family thought it was awesome and just as good as any restaurant. I have made this several times throughout the years and it never disappoints!
By merileeb
Comanche TX
on April 29, 2013
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With a few modifications it was much better, not a lot of flavor. So I added a little oregano, and lemon juice and it added flavor to the dish. Thinking I will use the "Italian" chopped tomatoes next time. By the way the leftovers were even more flavorful the next day!
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