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Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Meat &amp, Seafood
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 box penne {or other small pasta}
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoon Greek Yogurt cream cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 12-18 shrimp peeled and de-veined
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper as needed

Instructions

  • First, prepare the pasta. Put a large pot of water on high heat to boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a medium nonstick pot, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic over medium-high heat. Add in the sliced mushrooms, and cook them until golden brown and softened.
  • Add in the can of tomato sauce, sugar {counterbalances the acidity}, and some salt and pepper. Add in the Greek Yogurt cream cheese, and stir everything together.
  • Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
  • In a nonstick pan, heat up the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add in the shrimp, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and finish cooking.
  • Finally, plate the dish! Divide the pasta evenly in bowls, top with the mushroom sauce, then top with the shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!