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Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
• 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ pound dried penne pasta
• ½ cup minced fresh chives or green onions
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Warm up a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Then, stir in the yellow squash and zucchini, and cook for about 10 minutes. Once they start to soften, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
2. While the squash, zucchini, and shrimp are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, strain it and pour it into a large bowl.
3. Back to the skillet, stir in the lemon juice, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Allow it to cook for 2 more minutes, ensuring the flavors meld together perfectly.
4. Now, pour the shrimp and sauce over the cooked penne pasta in the large bowl. Sprinkle with the minced fresh chives or green onions, followed by the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Give it all a good stir to combine the flavors and ensure an even distribution.

Serve your shrimp with penne and squash immediately while it’s hot, and brace yourself for the tender, flavorful combination that will have your taste buds doing a standing ovation. And if you’ve managed to pull this off without leaving your pasta a soggy, flavorless disaster, then bravo! Now, get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that doesn’t leave you wishing you’d ordered takeout instead.

Wine Pairing

This shrimp with penne and squash concoction seems like a recipe for disaster, but if you’ve miraculously managed to pull it off, you’ll need a wine that can stand up to the bold flavors and add some much-needed acidity to the mix. I would recommend a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, such as the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Its zesty citrus notes and vibrant acidity will help cut through the richness of the shrimp and complement the flavors of the dish. If you’re going to attempt this culinary feat, at least do it justice with a proper wine pairing!

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Bon Appétit

If you’ve managed to create a shrimp penne and squash dish that doesn’t leave you with a watery, bland mess, then congratulations. However, if you’re looking to elevate your culinary skills and avoid another tragic seafood pasta combination, then it’s time to hit that subscribe button for more flavorful inspiration. And if you’ve stumbled upon a miraculous way to make shrimp, penne, and squash work together harmoniously, do share your culinary sorcery in the comments. Or, perhaps it’s best to quietly enjoy your shrimp penne and squash, knowing that sometimes the best meals are the ones that leave you pleasantly surprised and your taste buds tingling.