Grilled Shrimp over Whole Grain Penne

Seasoned grilled shrimp over whole grained penne pasta tossed in vodka sauce and garnished with fresh basil.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 40 min

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Servings:

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

1 package (9 ounce) whole grained penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 pint vodka sauce
4 grilled shrimp skewers
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Vodka Sauce
1 can (15 1/2 ounce) whole plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced 1/4 inch
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Grilled Shrimp Skewers
16 peeled, deveined shrimp, raw 21-25 count
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Allergens:

Fish, Gluten, Milk, Shellfish, Wheat

Nutritional Information

Directions:

Vodka Sauce: In a food processor, pulse tomatoes to a chunky consistency. In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat add onions. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes or until translucent. Stir in garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic softens. Add vodka to deglaze pan. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in cream, basil, salt and pepper.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers: Thread 4 shrimp on each skewer (run skewer through tail section, then head section, closing shrimp around skewer). Combine salt and pepper. Mix well. Coat each shrimp skewer with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle each skewer with salt and pepper mixture. Preheat grill to medium high. Place skewers on grill and cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 to 4 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque.
For Service: Place pasta in mixing bowl. Add vodka sauce to pasta. Gently toss together. Place pasta mixture on serving plate. Top pasta with shrimp skewers. Garnish pasta dish with basil.