One Pot Shrimp Fajita Pasta
One Pot Shrimp Fajita Pasta
45 minutes total
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Seafood
- Short
- Shrimp
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This one pot shrimp pasta recipe is made with Barilla penne, peppers, onion, tomatoes, and fajita spices.
Recipe developed by Maddie Ireland (@muchinwithmaddie_)
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Ingredients
Serves 6
Ingredients for the Pasta:
| 8 | oz. Barilla Penne pasta |
| 3 | Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | Pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, & tail removed |
| 1 | Yellow onion, thinly sliced |
| 1 | Green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced |
| 1 | Red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | Can (14.5oz) petite diced tomatoes |
| 2 | Cups chicken broth |
| 1/2 | Cup heavy cream |
| 1/2 | Tablespoon arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) |
| 1/2 | Tablespoon water |
| To taste | Cilantro, finely chopped for garnish |
| To taste | Fresh cracked pepper, for garnish |
Ingredients for the Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
| 2 | Teaspoons chili powder |
| 1 | Teaspoons paprika |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon cumin |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon onion powder |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
For the Homemade Fajita Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together all of the fajita seasoning ingredients. Reserve half.
Step 2
For the Pasta: In a medium bowl, add shrimp and half of the homemade fajita seasoning. Toss until the shrimp is coated.
Step 3
Bring a large, high-sided pan or pot to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, add shrimp, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Add peppers, onions and fajita seasoning; stir to combine. Sauté for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender.
Step 5
Add in the garlic, stir, and cook for one more minute. Remove veggie mixture from the pan and set aside.
Step 6
Then, add in the broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta, stir to make sure the pasta is covered by the liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is al-dente.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix together the arrowroot starch/cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This is an optional step that will help thicken the sauce!
Step 8
Add heavy cream and arrowroot starch slurry to the pan. Stir. Then, add back in the cooked shrimp and veggie mixture. Stir to incorporate. Continue to let it cook until everything is warm and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro and freshly cracked pepper if desired.
Penne Pasta
It takes only 11 minutes to express your emotions preparing a beautiful dish of Penne for the people you care for the most.
One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and loved across Italy, Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen.
Barilla® Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box