Penne with Shrimp, Artichokes, and Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
- 1 package (9 Oz. Size) Frozen Quartered Artichokes, Defrosted
- 1 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes In Oil, Roughly Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaf
- 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cups Dry White Wine
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1 pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
- Fresh Black Pepper To Taste
- 1/4 cups Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped
- 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese, Divided
- Bring 6 quarts of water to boil in a stock pot.
- Break the pasta in half and cook according to package directions, stopping 1 minute before the pasta is fully cooked (it should be al dente).
- While the water is coming to a boil, combine the artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes in a mixing bowl, along with any oil from the tomatoes.
- Stir well and set aside.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients.
- When the pasta goes into the pot, start the sauce: In a very large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, add the oil and onion.
- Saute until the onion is translucent, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the artichoke heart-tomato mixture, garlic, thyme, and the red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 1 minute, then add the wine and butter.
- Whisk to incorporate all of the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Add the shrimp.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, until the shrimp is just turning pink.
- Mix in the black pepper, to taste, and the parsley.
- At this point the pasta should be al dente.
- Drain it from the pot (reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water) and, with the water still clinging to it, add to the sauce pan.
- Stir for 1-2 minutes, to incorporate all of the sauce onto the pasta and finish cooking the shrimp.
- If there doesnt seem to be enough sauce to coat the pasta, add the reserved pasta cooking water.
- When the pasta and shrimp are cooked, add half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, and give a final toss to bring everything together.
- Serve hot; garnish individual plates with remaining cheese.
pasta, artichokes, tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, red pepper, white wine, butter, shrimp, fresh black pepper, parsley, cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/penne-with-shrimp-artichokes-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/ (may not work)