Bennigan's Ale House Shrimp and Pasta

Submitted by TishT

"Spotted this one in Women's Day magazine"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 (12 ounce) package mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup irish brown ale
• 1 package white sauce mix, whisked with
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 1⁄2 lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• chopped scallion, garnish
• freshly grated parmesan cheese, garnish

directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until lightly browned and soft.
4. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add ale, white sauce mixture and tomatoes.
6. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until sauce thickens.
7. Add shrimp and reduce heat to medium low and simmer 2- 3 minutes until cooked through.
8. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
9. Add shrimp and sauce and toss to mix and coat.
10. When serving, sprinkle with the scallions and cheese.

Reviews

[lolita102602]

excellent!! very easy to make, I didnt have white sauce mix so i made it from scratch and it was terrific!!!