Shrimp with Penne and Squash
Shrimp, penne, yellow squash, and zucchini come together with garlic, lemon juice, basil, and oregano for a bright, herb-scented pasta dish. Parmesan adds a lightly nutty finish, while fresh chives or green onions bring a crisp onion note. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed meal when you want something fresh and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp with Penne and Squash, 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
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in yellow squash and zucchini; cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes more.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain; add to a large bowl.
- 3
Add shrimp and squash mixture to penne; stir in chives and Parmesan.
- 4
Stir in lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 6
Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Strain; transfer to a large bowl.
- 8
Add the shrimp and squash mixture to the penne; stir in chives and Parmesan.
- Calories 309.99 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 29.39 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 29.85 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.86 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.52 mg High 52%
- Sodium 221.56 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.85 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 277.22 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 608.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 236.3 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 47.16 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Shrimp with Penne and Squash is made with 17 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 309.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp with Penne and Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Fresh Chives, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp with Penne and Squash?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp with Penne and Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Shrimp with Penne and Squash healthy?
- Shrimp with Penne and Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 309.99 calories and 29.39 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 221.56 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.42 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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