---
title: "Shrimp & Mushroom Penne"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-and-mushroom-penne-66f459ed4c65e1fd73e1bfbe
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
  - Shellfish
tags:
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Easy Cleanup
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: "Flavor"
    text: "Many loved the dish, praising its delicious taste. Some found it needed more seasoning; the truffle powder adds important flavor."
  - theme: "Ease of prep"
    text: "Customers found it simple to customize, with shrimp being a popular and tasty addition to the recipe."
nutrition:
  calories: 840
  protein: 40
  fat: 38
  saturated fat: 18
  carbohydrates: 83
  sugar: 9
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 285
  sodium: 1370
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/shrimp-mushroom-penne.avif"
---

Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.

Trim and quarter @button mushrooms{16%oz} (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, separating whites from greens. Dice @tomato{2%unit}.

Rinse @shrimp{20%oz} under cold water and pat dry with @paper towels{}, or open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Season all over with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{} in a #large pan{}. Add the shrimp or chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, ~{6%minutes}. Transfer to a plate, cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Melt @butter{1%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}; cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, ~{3%minutes}. Stir in half @garlic powder{2%tsp}(you'll use the rest later); cook until just fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Turn off heat; transfer to a #small bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Use the pan used for the shrimp or chicken here.

Add @penne pasta{12%oz} to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{11%minutes}. Drain using a #strainer{}.

While the pasta cooks, heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{} in the same #large pan{}. Add mushrooms and a pinch of @salt{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, ~{7%minutes}. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Stir scallion whites, remaining garlic powder, and @butter{1%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into the pan with mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}.

Stir in @mushroom stock concentrate{2%unit}, @cream cheese{8%tbsp}, half @Parmesan cheese{6%tbsp}(save the rest for serving), and @water{1/3%cup} (1/2 cup for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until completely creamy, ~{3%minutes}. Turn off heat.

Stir in tomato, another @butter{1%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and @truffle seasoning{2%g} to taste. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Stir in shrimp or chicken along with tomato.

Stir drained penne into the pan with the sauce until completely coated, adding water a splash at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

Divide between bowls; top with scallion greens and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with as much garlicky panko as you like and serve.

Chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.