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title: Silky Sicilian Shrimp Penne
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/silky-sicilian-shrimp-penne-6501fcdaf0fc6956c43670dc
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Milk, Shellfish]
tags: [Italian, Pasta, Quick, Umami]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1100
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich, earthy flavors with mushrooms and tomatoes
  - theme: Prep
    text: Some noted longer prep time than expected
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Italian%20Recipes/Pastas/silky-sicilian-shrimp-penne.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Trim and quarter @zucchini{1%medium} lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice @cremini mushrooms{8%oz}. Halve @grape tomatoes{1%cup}. Mince @chives{1%bunch}. Quarter @lemon{1%unit}.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, ~{5%minutes}. Transfer to a #medium bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for zucchini over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy, ~{6%minutes}. Turn off heat; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl with zucchini. Wash out pan.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

While penne cooks, heat ½ TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} and a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in pan used for mushrooms over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and season with 1 tsp @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, ~{3%minutes}. Stir in half the chives and juice from half the lemon. Reduce heat to low, then stir in @mushroom stock concentrate{1%unit} and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water. Whisk in @crème fraîche{3%tbsp}; season with salt and pepper.

Add @shrimp{10%oz} to pan and cook until pink and opaque, ~{2%minutes}. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and drained penne to pan with sauce; stir to combine. Stir in 1 TBSP butter until melted. TIP: If necessary, add more pasta cooking water a splash at a time until penne is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with @parmesan cheese{¼%cup} and remaining chives. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.