Penne With Shrimp and Mushrooms - on the Lighter Side

• butter↗1 tablespoon
• onion↗1

  chipped

• garlic cloves↗4

  minced

• shrimp↗1 1⁄4 lbs

  peeled and deveined

• mushrooms↗4 cups

  sliced

• parsley↗1⁄2 cup

  minced

• fresh lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• penne pasta↗4 cups

  cooked and hot

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large nonstick skillet, melt the margarine.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp and mushrooms; cook, stirring as needed, until the shrimp turn pink and the mushrooms have released their liquid, 6 - 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and pepper.

5. 5

   Serve the penne, topped with the shrimp mixture.