Bennigan's Shrimp And Pasta Recipe

I love this shrimp and pasta recipe. It tastes just like the Bennigan's version.

• Meal Type: Pasta
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon stick butter
• 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 cherry tomato, halved
• 1 1/2 pounds raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

1. Garnish with chopped scallions and freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2. Cook pasta as directed on package.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and soft. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ale, white sauce mixture and tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until sauce thickens. Add shrimp. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
5. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Add shrimp and sauce. Toss to mix and coat. When serving, sprinkle with the scallions and cheese.
6. Servings: 4