Thursday, July 1, 2010

PENNE IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SHRIMP

Can you believe that this is the fourth of July weekend in just a couple of days?  Stop the Merry-Go-Round.  I'm just starting to enjoy the summer.

I will be having my beautiful grand daughter Christina here for 3 or 4 days while her family goes out of town for Kate's softball games.  We are going to have the best time.  She is such a joy!

Today I have another one of my family recipes for Pasta.  My Grandmother and Mother always made this when fresh tomatoes and peas were plentiful in the garden.  It is really a beautiful dish!

PASTA IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SHRIMP
Serves 4

1 lb of Penne
20 Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 cup low sodium Chicken Stock
1 cup of Cream
1/2 stick of butter (not margarine)
3 Roma Tomatoes seeded and chopped
1 cup of fresh shelled Peas (or frozen)
1 large clove of Garlic minced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Put a pot on to boil for the Pasta.  In a saucepan cook the peas in a little boiling water for just a few minutes.  Drain and set aside.   In a saucepan melt the butter, add the chicken stock and the cream and heat on very low setting. In a large skillet put about 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  Saute the garlic just for about 1/2 minute.   Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes just until done. Add the peas and the tomatoes to the shrimp and stir just to heat, about 1 minute.  Turn the heat off.   Drain the pasta and put into a large bowl.  Add the cream sauce to the shrimp and veggies and pour over the pasta. Toss gently.  Salt and pepper to taste and toss again.  Serve immediately.  Mangia!

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce

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