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title: Shrimp Penne With a Kick
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-penne-with-a-kick-5b3686a2ae08b5330a48cfb2
servings: 2
prep_time: 5 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Shellfish
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-penne-with-a-kick.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{11%minutes}. Carefully scoop out and reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Meanwhile, halve @zucchini{1%unit} lengthwise, then slice into ¼-inch-thick half-moons. Thinly slice half @chili pepper{1%unit} (if you like it spicy, feel free to use all). Rinse @shrimp{12%oz}, then pat dry with a paper towel, removing as much moisture as you can.

Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and chili pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until zucchini is lightly browned, ~{2%minutes}.

Push zucchini to one side of pan and add another large drizzle of olive oil to center. Add shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, ~{3%minutes}.

Add penne pasta, @garlic herb butter{2%tbsp}, half @parmesan cheese{¼%cup}, and ¼ cup pasta cooking water to pan. Season with plenty of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Toss until combined and coated in a loose sauce. -- Add remaining ¼ cup pasta cooking water, as needed, if mixture seems dry.

Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. -- Garnish with additional chili pepper (to taste) for extra heat.