30-Minute Shrimp and Lemon Ricotta Penne: A Creamy Dream
A creamy, tangy pasta dish with shrimp and lemon ricotta, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in ricotta, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Find it online: https://www.recipesloop.com/shrimp-lemon-ricotta-penne-recipe/