Mediterranean Herb Shrimp with Penne
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding shrimp and broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
- Cook30 min
- Total30 min
- Serves2
- LevelEasy
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets
- 1 cup fat free half-and-half
- 4 ounces Neufchátel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese), cubed
- 2 tsp. Mediterranean Herb Seasoning
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- Grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (optional)
Method
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding shrimp and broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, bring half-and-half to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, Seasoning and sea salt; whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended.
- Place pasta, shrimp and broccoli in serving bowl. Add sauce; toss gently to coat well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
