Curried penne with shrimp

 
                         Curried Penne with Shrimp
 
 Recipe By     : 365 Easy One-Dish Meals
 Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:30
 Categories    : Pasta*                           Main courses, fish*
                 Quick dishes*
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8      ounces        penne
    1      cup           heavy cream
    1      tablespoon    Madras curry powder
    2                    scallions -- chopped
    1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
      1/2  pound         cooked medium shrimp -- shelled & deveined*
 
 * Can also use cooked chicken.
 
 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne until tender but still firm,
 10-12 minutes; drain well.
 Return pasta to pot.
 Add cream, curry powder, and scallions.
 Cook over medium heat, tossing gently, 8-10 minutes, until thickened slightly.
 Stir in lemon juice and shrimp; heat through.
 Serve topped with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
 
 Serves 2 very generously.
 
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 NOTES : Serve with Pineapple-Apple Slaw.