SHRIMP & ROASTED PEPPER PENNE WITH PESTO CREAM

Shrimp & Roasted Pepper Penne With Pesto Cream image

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 roasted red peppers, peeled,seeded,julienned
2 roasted yellow bell peppers, peeled,seeded,julienned
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups heavy cream
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan, cook shrimp in olive oil until they just turn pink.
Add julienned peppers, garlic, pesto and heavy cream.
Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture is reduced by half.
Transfer to very large shallow bowl.
Add cooked, drained pasta and salt and pepper to taste and combine well.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 206.3, Sodium 268.8, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 33.4