Garlic Tomato Penne Pasta with Shrimp

A savory pasta dish featuring penne with garlic, tomato, creamy sauce, and chicken. Perfect for a quick and delightful meal.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. chop 2 cloves of garlic. dice tomato into 1/2 inch pieces

Step 2

Once water is boiling, add pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Step 3

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Open package of shrimp and drain off any excess liquid. Add shrimp to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4-5 minutes

Step 4

Add garlic, tomato, and Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and chicken is cooked through, 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, until shrimp is coated and tomato paste has darkened slightly, 30-60 seconds.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and stir in cream sauce base until well combined.

Step 7

Add drained pasta and 1 TBSP butter, tossing to coat.

Step 8

Divide pasta between bowls; taste and season with salt and pepper to your preference.