Thursday, March 18, 2010

Pioneer Woman's Penna a la Betsy

*Courtesy of Pioneer Woman

Ingredients
  • ¾ pounds Penne Pasta
  • 1 pound Shrimp
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Onion (small)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cups White Wine (or To Taste)
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 Oz)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • Fresh Parsley, to taste
  • Fresh Basil - To Taste
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste
Instructions:
  • Cook the penne pasta until al dente.
  • Peel and rinse (under cool water) 1 pound of large shrimp.
  • Heat about 1 tbsp. butter and olive oil in a skillet.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for a couple minutes until just opaque. Do not overcook them.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Finely dice one small onion.
  • Mince two cloves of garlic.
  • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and onion and sauté, stirring occasionally.
  • After the garlic and onions have cooked a bit add your white wine.
  • Let the wine evaporate for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. If you would rather not use wine, you can use low-sodium chicken broth instead (about ½ cup).
  • Now add an 8-ounce can of plain tomato sauce. Stir well until combined.
  • Then add 1 cup of heavy cream. Continue stirring.
  • Turn heat down to low and let simmer.
  • Now chop your herbs, about a tablespoon of chopped parsley and about the same amount of chopped basil, or if you’re feeling very proper, chiffonaded.
  • Now add your chopped shrimp back into the tomato cream sauce.
  • Give it a stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Throw in your herbs and stir until combined.
  • Finally add your cooked penne pasta and give it a good stir.

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