Shrimp Diablo in Penne Pasta

Source : Place Cream In A Large Sauce Pan And Bring To A Boil And Turn Down To A Simmer Let It Cook And Reduce By 1/4 About 12 Ounce -- You Must Watch So It Doe...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by Chef Craig TCW

at : February 14, 2026

Step:

Place cream in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Let it cook and reduce.by 1/4 about 12 ounce -- You must watch so it does not overflow, a 4 qt sauce pan works well.
Cook of the penne pasta per the brands directions and set aside
In a Hot large sauté pan addthe olive oil, garlic, onions and shallots and sauté 2 minute. Your are trying to lightly brown
Add both types of peppers and tomatoes and cook one minute
Add shrimp,seasoning add L&P -Worcestershire sauce cook until the shrimp turns pink.
Add the hot sauce, tomato paste, reduced cream and Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Toss with pasta and fresh basil.
If you are afraid of spicy peppers you can always use less or none. This dish is not overly spicy its very balanced.

Ingredients

16 ounces cream- reduced by a 1/4 to12 ounces
8 ounces penne pasta -- cook until done
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot -- fine diced
1/4 each onion -- small diced (2 ounces)
3 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
1/2 small habanero chile peppers- wear gloves -- dice fine
1/2 each red bell pepper -- small diced
1 tomato, plum -- small dice
8 ounces shrimp -- peeled (We used size 51-60 and you can always go larger or add more if desired)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 ounce L&P -Worcestershire sauce
1 ounce Crystal hot sauce -- Be careful with substituting other hot sauces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
8 large basil leaves – chiffonade- fine ribbon cut just before service