Bennigan’s Ale House Shrimp and Pasta – while many of the Bennigan’s are longer around you can still enjoy their menu items, we will show you how to make their Shrimp and Pasta at home.
Bennigan’s was known for many unique menu items. Their Ale House Shrimp and Pasta was one of them, we will show you how to make food that is a clone of theirs. You will think this recipe tastes just like their Ale House Shrimp and pasta. Red onions, mushrooms, garlic, pasta, along with Ale makes a hearty pasta dish.
12 oz. penne pasta
1 Tbsp. stick butter or margarine
1 12 oz package of mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 C. Irish brown ale
1 package of white sauce mix, whisked with 1 1/2 cups milk
1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 LB raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
GARNISH: Chopped Scallions, Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Cook pasta as directed on package
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until lightly browned and soft. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute until fragrant. Add ale, white sauce mixture
and tomatoes.
3. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until sauce thickens. Add shrimp; reduce heat to medium low and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
4. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Add shrimp and sauce; toss to mix and coat. When serving, sprinkle with the scallions and cheese.







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