Description
A delightful and comforting dish of succulent shrimp and creamy sauce over pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the pasta with the shrimp and sauce, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot, with a side of salad and crusty bread. Pairs well with white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg