Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Secret Santa

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (93)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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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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Brenda Miramar, FL 12-14-2009
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OMG.....Soooo Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was so easy to make and full of flavors. I found the sauce a little thin, but added extra parmesan cheese and it... made it just right. My family loved it. It will definitely be a keeper in my house.Read more
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Kate Denver, CO 12-14-2009
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not much flavor
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The sauce was runny and it lacked flavor, a bit bland...
recipe Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
Andrea Conshohocken, PA 12-13-2009
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The greatest penne.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

easy to make
recipe Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
Marlene Plantation, FL 12-13-2009
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Great Next Day Meal
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My liquids were a bit watery, but it makes a great day after meal. I only added about 10 shrimp to the entire box of penne... and didnt have a "fishy" taste! To make the sauce thicker for next time, I'll let it sit for about 20 mins, adding cheese to it as it thickens. Also, add about 1.5 cups of the cream to make it thick. If it's still too liquidy, add 1/4 cup of flour and whisk until thick! When adding it to the pasta, I'd add part of the sauce, 1/3 pasta, cheese, heat it up for 1 minute and repeat the layers, so everything sinks and melts into one another!Read more
recipe Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
ann marie norwalk, CT 12-12-2009
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Delicious Company Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish the other nite and it was awesome. All the flavors came together. I served it with a tossed Italian butter... lettuce salad with a simple vinagrarette dressing and a delicious garlic bread made with gorgonzola and mozzarella cheeses. You need the bread to soak up all the delicious flavors from the sauce. This one is a keeper..... ENJOY!!!!!!!Read more
recipe Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
Mary Clarkston, MI 12-12-2009
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Haven"t tried yet!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

But I know it'll be a keeper recipe!! I do ALOT of cooking. I can tell this will be delicious and my fussy husband who eats... a alot of 5 star resraurants will love it. Can't wait to try. Was planning on making eggplant foccacia and pepperoni pizza on the grilll tomorrow, but I may have to put that on hold and make this. Read more