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A vibrant dish of shrimp and sun-dried tomato penne, artfully plated.

Classic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomato Penne

A delightful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • 12-inch skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz (340 g) Penne rigate
  • ½ – 1 cup Reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the penne and cook for 1-2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the hot pasta water.
  • While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for more or less heat.