Oh, so you want to make a good, tasty plate of penne with seafood? Let me tell ya, it’s easy as pie! Ain’t no need for any fancy ingredients, just a few fresh ones, and we’re good to go. This recipe will give you a plate that’s so delicious, it’ll make you want seconds—and maybe even thirds! So, let’s get goin’ with this simple guide on how to make penne with seafood the easy way.
First, we’re talkin’ about penne pasta here. Now, some folks might say, “Why penne?” Well, let me tell you why. Penne has those nice little tubes that just soak up all the sauce, and it gives ya a real nice bite with each mouthful. Plus, it doesn’t overwhelm the seafood—like shrimp or mussels—which, trust me, you wanna taste every bit of.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 1/2 pound mussels (optional, but adds a lovely flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14 ounces)
- 1/4 cup white wine (don’t worry, the alcohol cooks out!)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Now, once you got all that, we’re ready to start cookin’!
Instructions
1. Boil the Pasta: Grab a big ol’ pot, fill it with water, and put a little salt in there. Once it’s boilin’, throw in your penne and cook it till it’s just about done—takes around 10 minutes or so. Don’t let it get too soft! We want a little chew left. Drain it and set it aside.
2. Sauté the Garlic: In a big pan, heat up the olive oil. Once it’s hot, toss in that minced garlic and let it sizzle for a minute or two. Don’t let it burn, though, or it’ll get bitter!
3. Cook the Seafood: Now, toss in your shrimp and mussels (if you’re usin’ them). Shrimp only needs a few minutes to turn pink and lookin’ all nice. If you’re doin’ mussels, wait till they open up. If some don’t open, toss ’em out; those are no good!
4. Add Tomatoes and Wine: Once your seafood’s lookin’ ready, pour in the can of diced tomatoes and the white wine. Let it bubble for a bit, so all those flavors come together. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to your taste. Simmer it for about 5-10 minutes. Let all that tomato juice thicken up a bit.
5. Toss in the Pasta: Now, throw that penne right into the pan with your seafood and sauce. Give it a good stir so all the noodles get covered in that saucy goodness. Let it cook for just a couple more minutes.
6. Garnish and Serve: Take it off the heat, sprinkle some fresh basil and parsley on top. If you got some, grate a little bit of parmesan cheese too for a nice finish!
And that’s it! You got yourself a plate of penne with seafood that’s ready to eat. This dish goes great with a simple green salad on the side or a nice hunk of garlic bread for dippin’ into that sauce. And don’t be shy with portions; folks are gonna want plenty!
Tips:
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. They only need a few minutes to turn pink, and then they’re done.
- If you don’t like mussels, you can skip ’em and just add more shrimp or even some scallops!
- If you don’t have white wine, you can use a bit of broth for flavor, but wine really gives it that special taste.
- Fresh herbs like basil and parsley make a big difference, so try not to skip ’em!
So, there ya go! A simple, tasty penne with seafood dish that’ll please everyone at the table. Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy. Give it a try, and let your taste buds do the talkin’!
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