Shrimp Penne

By sandy_h

From Southern Living June 2006

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta
• 1 1/2 lb. uncooked large, fresh shrimp
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.

Saute bell peppers in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, saute 1 minute. Add grape tomatoes, and saute 3 minutes. Add wine and next 3 ingredients; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and basil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in pasta, and cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.