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Whole-Grain Penne with Spicy Shrimp and Broccoli

A zesty pasta dinner is on the table in 15 minutes thanks to quick-cooking shrimp and preparing the broccoli in the same pot of boiling water as the penne.

Serves 4
Ready in 15 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
536 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (13.2 oz) box whole-grain penne
> 3 cups broccoli florets
> 1/4 cup olive oil
> 1 bunch green onions
> 12 oz peeled, deveined shrimp
> 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
> 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps

1
Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Add the penne and cook according to package directions. Add the broccoli to pot 2 min. before pasta is cooked. Before draining, reserve ½ cup cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add the green onions and cook 2 min., stirring often. Add the shrimp, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 4–5 min., until shrimp are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3
In a large bowl, toss cooked penne and broccoli with shrimp mixture, adding some cooking liquid if needed. Season with salt to taste.

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