Lemon Penne Pasta with Shrimp 🍋

Name: Lemon Penne Pasta with Shrimp 🍋
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box cooked Penne Pasta; 1 lb shrimp (I am using pre-cooked); 1 large lemon juice and zest; 1 cup ricotta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 shallot chopped; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 tbs fresh basil chopped; 1/4 cup pasta water; 3 tbs butter

Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

This Easy Lemon Ricotta Penne Pasta with Shrimp is a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh herbs beautifully complement the richness of the ricotta, while the shrimp adds a satisfying protein boost. Light yet hearty, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
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Mad Cook @Madcooks

Washington State, USA

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

5 servings

1 boxcooked Penne Pasta
1 lbshrimp (I am using pre-cooked)
1large lemon juice and zest
1 cupricotta
1/4 cupolive oil
1shallot chopped
1 tspred pepper flakes
1 tspsalt
1/2 tsppepper
2 tbsfresh basil chopped
1/4 cuppasta water
3 tbsbutter

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

In a medium mixing bowl combine ricotta, seasonings, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Stir until well combined
2

In a medium pan add butter and shallots and Sauté until translucent in appearance. Add in shrimp (if not pre-cooked. If pre-cooked add at the very end.) and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3

Drain cooked penne pasta. Setting aside 1/4 cup of pasta water. Immediately add pasta back to pot and stir in ricotta lemon mixture along with the pasta water. Add in shrimp. Stir on low heat until sauce and pasta are heated through and well combined. Serve immediately.