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Zesty Garlic Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Penne

Enjoy a vibrant pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a zesty garlic herb sauce, all tossed with al dente penne.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Pantry Staples

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Star Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and sliced
  • 12 oz penne pasta

Freshness Boosters

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Thaw and pat dry shrimp if frozen, then drain and slice the sun-dried tomatoes and mince the garlic.

Cook Penne

  • Boil salted water in a large pot, add penne, and cook until al dente according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

Sauté Aromatics

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Shrimp

  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque, being careful not to overcook.

Build Sauce

  • Stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.

Combine

  • Add cooked penne to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat; if the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.

Garnish & Serve

  • Remove from heat, stir in half of the parsley, and serve immediately garnished with remaining parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, use a good quality chicken broth and don't skimp on the fresh parsley!