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Penne with Garlicky Shrimp, Ricotta, and Tomatoes

Published: Jun 10, 2015
dish, food, cuisine, ingredient, italian food, produce, staple food, recipe, side dish, vegetarian food,
Joslyn Blair
Yields:
4
Total Time:
20 mins
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Ricotta and pasta water join forces to give this simple summer pasta an amazingly creamy sauce.

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Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 3/4 lb. penne
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain, then return penne to pot.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes more.
    3. Step 3Add shrimp, ricotta, tomatoes, and ½ cup cooking water to pot and stir until combined. Add more pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
    4. Step 4Divide among four bowls and garnish with basil.
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