Entries for February 2010

 Penne with Shrimp & Asparagus in a Cream Sauce:

• 15 oz. — Villa Frizzoni Alfredo Sauce, RFS Item # 27028
• 1/4 lb — Markon Asparagus, chopped (approx. 8 stalks chopped 2-3inches long), RFS Item # 78990
• 24 — Hidden Bay uncooked Shrimp, 41-50 count, RFS Item # 54192
• 1/2 Lb — Villa Frizzoni Penne Rigate, RFS Item # 25728
• 1/3 — Red bell pepper, julienne sliced
• 1/3 — Yellow bell pepper, julienne sliced
• 4 oz. — Fresh sliced mushrooms (baby browns)
• 1/2 Tbsp. — Culinary Secrets Cayenne Pepper, RFS Item # 10508
• Creole Seasoning
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

1. Julienne slice red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers. Sauté in skillet until it begins to soften
2. Add fresh sliced Mushrooms and sauté for an additional 3-5 mins. Then remove from heat.
3. Blanch chopped asparagus for approx 5 mins, or until stalks are tender. Throw in pepper and mushroom pan to rest.
4. Season Shrimp with Creole Seasoning and Sauté in another skillet. Then remove from heat.
5. Add Alfredo sauce, cayenne, salt and pepper to the bell pepper and mushroom mix and bring to just under a few bubbles. Reduce heat to low and add shrimp.
6. Cook Penne, drain.
7. Toss everything together.