What’s for Dinner

I made “Penne a la Betsy” for dinner last week. I got the recipe from the Pioneer Woman’s website (link here). I love the PW’s cooking blog. She features simple food with step-by-step photo instructions. The ingredients are usually butter-rich – but as a once-a-week treat (especially for a growing family) they are a sure-fire hit.The ingredients are really simple:

• ¾ pounds Penne Pasta
• 1 pound Shrimp
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion (small)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• ½ cups White Wine (or To Taste) (I substituted Chicken broth)
• 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 Oz)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• Fresh Parsley, to taste (I used dried)
• Fresh Basil – To Taste (I used dried)
• Salt To Taste
• Pepper To Taste

This dish would be great to serve at a dinner party – as it is simple to make, but really yummy. This also tastes gorgeous re-heated the next day. And as an added plus – my toddlers *loved* it – it makes my heart happy when they demolish what I cook for them.