Penne pasta is coated in a lemony sauce with crisp red bell pepper strips and tender, juicy shrimp in this easy and fast recipe that's perfect for any night of the week.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
270 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces penne pasta
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)
½ teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste
1 cup red bell pepper strips
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
