Jul 14 2026

Penne Diablo Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

shrimp pasta chipotle marinade bacon cheese cilantro toasted bread

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Shrimp

Bacon and Cheese

Garnish and Bread

Method

Cooking Pasta and Shrimp

  1. 1

    Cook the Penne Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically around 10-12 minutes.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Shrimp

    While the pasta is cooking, place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl. Add the chipotle marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes to soak up the flavors.

  3. 3

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the marinated shrimp. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Bacon and Assembly

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  2. 5

    Combine Pasta and Shrimp

    Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the cooked shrimp and crispy bacon to the pasta, mixing well.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture and stir until the cheese is melted and well combined.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the Penne Diablo hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro. Accompany with slices of toasted bread on the side for a crunchy addition.

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