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Description
This creamy shrimp pasta recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner. It’s a simple dish with a rich flavor that you can enjoy any night of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp sauce. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce while cooking.
- You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg