Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽️ Description: Dive into a delectable fusion of flavors with this tantalizing recipe for Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion, this dish combines the succulence of seafood with the sweetness of bell peppers and the rich tang of sun-dried tomatoes, all brought together in a creamy sauce that coats every penne pasta strand. Bursting with Canadian and European influences, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers a healthy option for any weeknight meal. With just over an hour from start to finish, including prep and cook time, you can treat yourself to a gourmet experience without spending hours in the kitchen.
🍲 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔎 Keywords: Penne, Canadian, European, Healthy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil |
| 1 | Orange bell pepper |
| 1 | Raw shrimp |
| 1 | Sea scallops |
| 1/2 | Fresh basil |
| 1/2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Dried oregano |
| 2 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 | Canola oil |
| 2 | Chicken broth |
| 1/2 | Dry white wine |
| 2 | Tomato paste |
| 3/4 | Heavy cream |
| 3 | Penne pasta |
| 2/3 | Parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, reserving the oil, and slice them thinly. Core and slice the orange bell pepper into strips. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Clean the sea scallops and pat them dry. Chop the fresh basil and garlic cloves finely.
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Saute Peppers: In a heavy large skillet, combine and heat both oils over medium-high heat. Add the sliced orange bell pepper strips and sauté until they are crisp-tender, which should take about 5 minutes. Once done, using a slotted spoon, transfer the peppers to a bowl and set aside.
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Cook Seafood Mixture: In the same skillet, add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, raw shrimp, sea scallops, half of the chopped basil, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Saute the mixture until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, approximately 3 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the shrimp and scallop mixture to the bowl with the peppers, cover, and set aside.
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Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth, dry white wine, and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, which should take about 6 minutes. If you’re using heavy cream, add it during the last minute of cooking and let it cook for an extra minute or two.
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Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted, oiled water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until it’s tender but still firm to the bite. This usually takes around 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and return it to the same pot.
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Combine Ingredients: To the pot with the cooked pasta, add the contents of the bowl with the seafood mixture, the prepared sauce, the remaining chopped basil, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together over low heat until the pasta is warmed through and evenly coated with the sauce.
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Season and Serve: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Once seasoned to your liking, serve the Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
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Notes: If orange bell peppers are not available, feel free to use any combination of bell peppers you have on hand. Additionally, if you prefer, you can replace the shrimp and scallops with an equal amount of chicken for a delicious variation of this dish.
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe, perfect for any occasion and sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
