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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta


I loved this dish. It was very light and refreshing and super easy to make! Takes about 20 minutes and makes 6 servings.

What you need:
2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1.5 lb uncooked, deveined peeled medium shrimp
1/2 cup chicken broth
6 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 tsp zest and 1 tbsp juice from 1 lemon
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tbsp chopped parsley

What you need to do:
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding shrimp to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat broth in large skillet on medium heat. Add cream cheese, zest and juice. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Drain pasta mixture. Add to cream cheese sauce in skillet with parmesan, mix well. Top with mozzarella, cover. Cook 3-4 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

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