Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce

Name: Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup bottled clam juice; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

December 9, 2011

This dish is comforting yet elegant, which is why I like to serve it at gatherings during the winter holidays. Best of all, it’s a very quick and easy go-to recipe for when you’re short on time and need to deliver something special.

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