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Seafood Penne
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5:30 CHALLENGE: 5 INGREDIENTS, 30 MINUTES
Writes Karl Maier of Brooksville, Fla., "I love to recreate dishes that we enjoy while dining out. My wife and I recently had a similar dish at a restaurant in Las Vegas." This rich combination of cream sauce and seafood is always a winner. While Maier uses canned mushrooms, I preferred to slice and saute fresh ones before adding the seafood. Maier notes the original dish included sliced red bell peppers, which could be sauteed with the mushrooms or substituted for them. Maier serves the dish with French bread, split lengthwise, buttered, sprinkled with garlic powder and toasted.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1 pound penne
1 pound sliced mushrooms
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bay scallops
1 1/2 cups light or regular Alfredo sauce
Instructions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large, lightly oiled (and preferably nonstick) skillet, saute mushrooms until they begin to soften. Add shrimp and scallops and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Add Alfredo sauce and stir until warm. Add drained pasta to pan and toss to combine. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.
Meanwhile, in a large, lightly oiled (and preferably nonstick) skillet, saute mushrooms until they begin to soften. Add shrimp and scallops and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Add Alfredo sauce and stir until warm. Add drained pasta to pan and toss to combine. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.
Notes:
If your skillet isn't large enough to hold everything, combine cooked ingredients in the serving bowl and toss. Karl Maier likes Classico brand Alfredo sauce, but I prefer the refrigerated Buitoni because it comes in a reduced-fat variety (you'll need to buy 2 small tubs). The choice is yours.
Nutrition:
Per serving (using light Alfredo sauce): 417 calories (percent of calories from fat, 22), 31 grams protein, 48 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 10 grams fat (5 grams saturated), 131 milligrams cholesterol, 425 milligrams sodium.
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