creamy lemon shrimp pasta
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
- - 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
How To Make creamy lemon shrimp pasta
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Step 1cook pasta in a large pan as directed on package, adding shrimp to the boiling water for the last three minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, 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.
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Step 3Top 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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