Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Delicious Creamy Shrimp Penne pasta

I love anything pasta. Pasta is one of those dishes I can eat everyday and never get tired of. One main reason why I love it so much is because it can be so quick and easy to make and their are so many different ways to make it. You can use so many different types of sauces, and add ins. In this specific pasta dish, I used a penne pasta and added shrimp and cheese it to it. It's so creamy and delicious and guess what? It is actually very simple to make. I know it may sound like their are so many steps, but trust me once you try this recipe you won't regret it.

Here are a few tips you need to know:

Tip 1: There is nothing wrong with using store bought Marinara or spaghetti sauces. Some of them are really good and it's always nice to have short cuts. The number one key is to find the right brand you like.

Tip 2 : Use a combination of cheeses, they add tons of flavor to your sauce. For this dish, I used a blend of Asiago and Parmesan cheese. One of my other favorite combination to use is the Italian Blend Cheese in my pasta.

Here's How to make it:

RECIPE:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook Pasta on stove as directed on box

2. In a sperate pan add in 1 tbsp olive oil cook shrimp and season and set aside

3. On a separate pan pour in about 2 tbsp of olive oil and saute garlic, diced onions, garlic and marinara sauce and add, salt, pepper, ground chili powder, chilli flakes oregano and dried basil or fresh basil.

4. Let simmer for about 15 minutes on medium low heat (make sure to stir occasionally) than add in the heavy whipping cream and stir well and add in about half of the cheese.

5. Add in pasta and cooked shrimp and combine well , add additional seasoning if needed. Now add the rest of the cheese and chopped basil and combine well

6. Serve and enjoy while hot.

RECIPE:

This recipe Serves about 4-6 people

INGREDIENTS
1 16 oz Box Pene Pasta
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp  (tails removed)
1 24 oz Jar Store Bought or 24 oz of Homemade Marinara sauce 
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium size onion
3/4  cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese and Asiago Cheese blend( or more)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp Crushed Red flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves
Seasoning for shrimp:
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 ground chili powder