Penne with Garlicky Shrimp, Ricotta, and Tomatoes

Name: Penne with Garlicky Shrimp, Ricotta, and Tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: kosher salt; 3/4 lb. penne; 2 tbsp. butter; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 c. ricotta; 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved; Fresh basil, for garnish

Published: Jun 10, 2015

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Joslyn Blair

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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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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.