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title: Shrimp Peperonata Pasta
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-peperonata-pasta-5d0ab31c67dfb30014120fad
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Shellfish, Fish, Milk]
tags: [Pasta, Seafood, Italian, Quick]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2000
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Peppers and shrimp pair deliciously in this dish, creating a tasty combination
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-peperonata-pasta.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and thinly slice @long green pepper{1%unit}. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @shallot{1%unit}. Mince @garlic{2%cloves}.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain.

Meanwhile, rinse @shrimp{8%oz}, then pat very dry with paper towels; place in a #medium bowl{}. Toss with a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, half the @dried oregano{½%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through ~{3%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, shallot, and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened ~{5%minutes}. Stir in garlic, remaining oregano, and chili flakes. Cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}.

Stir @diced tomatoes{14%oz} and their juices, @seafood stock concentrate{1%unit}, and salt into pan with veggies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened ~{5%minutes}. Stir in shrimp, penne, and @butter{2%tbsp} until combined. Turn off heat. Taste and season with salt. For a kick, add more chili flakes.

Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with additional chili flakes, if desired.