Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces penne pasta
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Mediterranean Herb Seasoning
Grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding shrimp and broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, bring half-and-half to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, Seasoning and salt; whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended.
3. Place pasta, shrimp and broccoli in serving bowl. Add sauce; toss gently to coat well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips
A Taste For Health Tip: Use Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese), and fat free half-and-half to save 51 calories, 7g fat and 24mg cholesterol per serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
per serving
Calories: 316
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg
Sodium: 401 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
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