Island-Style Penne
Island-Style Penne brings together sweet shrimp, tender scallops, and marinated artichokes in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated brightness while kalamata olives lend a briny counterpoint, creating a balanced, coastal-inspired pasta perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Penne, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Combine shrimp, scallops, artichokes, and sun dried tomatoes, then cook until the shrimp turn pink.
- 3
Reduce the heat, and stir in the cream and parmesan. Toss with the cooked pasta, and sprinkle the olives on top.
- Calories 721.08 kcal High 36%
- Protein 43.18 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 44.05 g 16%
- Total Fat 41.78 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 20.37 g High 102%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 242.43 mg High 81%
- Sodium 1019.83 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 6.57 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 1.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 319.47 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 854.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 65.42 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 19.72 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Island Style Penne is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Penne Pasta. Each serving provides about 721.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Penne made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, Penne Pasta, Scallop. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Penne?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Penne easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Island-Style Penne healthy?
- Island-Style Penne has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 721.08 calories and 43.18 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1019.83 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.37 g (102% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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