Easy Shrimp Penne Pasta Recipe with Squash and Zucchini

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
• 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 pound dried penne pasta
• 0.5 cup minced fresh chives or green onions
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow squash and zucchini; sauté for about 10 minutes until tender. Add shrimp and cook for approximately 3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Stir in fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
2. In the meantime, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
3. Add the shrimp and squash mixture to the cooked penne pasta. Garnish with fresh chives and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition

• Calories: 365 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 441 mg
• Protein Content: 28 g
• Cholesterol Content: 142 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g