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A vibrant dish of shrimp and sun-dried tomato penne pasta on a white plate.

Classic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomato Penne

This classic recipe features succulent shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with penne pasta in a flavorful sauce. It's a quick and elegant dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 12 oz (340 g) Penne rigate (or penne pasta)
  • 1 lb (450 g) Raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, sliced
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Crushed red-pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Dry white wine optional
  • 1 Zest of Lemon
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter or heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil, torn
To Taste & Serving
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino optional for serving

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider reserving some pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.