Tri-Color Penne with Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes and Basil Bread Crumbs Pasta Salad Recipe

Tri-Color Penne with Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes and Basil Bread Crumbs Pasta Salad Recipe

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Tri-Color Penne
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons coarse bread crumbs
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 6 leaves basil, thinly sliced
  1. Cook penne 1 minute less than the recommended cook tim;, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place flat on a sheet pan to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, saute shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add lemon, reduce to half and set aside.
  3. Halve the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  4. Toast bread crumbs in the oven seasoned with remaining olive oil, chopped garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
  5. Toss pasta with shrimp and tomatoes and top with crunchy bread crumbs before serving.
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