Creamy lemon shrimp pasta

Name: Creamy lemon shrimp pasta
Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1 1/2 pounds raw, deveined peeled medium shrimp; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 6 ounces philadelphia cream cheese, cubed, three quarters of an 8 ounce package; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

By Lynnda Cloutier
@eatygourmet

You may substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the shrimp. Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 7 to 8 minutes or until done. Add to this sauce with pasta and ParmesanSource: Unknown

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Ingredients

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2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
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1 1/2 pounds raw, deveined peeled medium shrimp
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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6 ounces philadelphia cream cheese, cubed, three quarters of an 8 ounce package
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make Creamy lemon shrimp pasta

Step-by-Step

cook pasta in a large pan as directed on package, adding shrimp to the boiling water for the last three minutes.
Meanwhile, heat broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cream cheese, lemon zest and juice. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted. Drain the pasta mixture. Add to creamed sauce with Parmesan. Mix well.
Top with mozzarella, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes six servings

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