Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp pasta dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- 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: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp pasta, easy shrimp pasta, Italian pasta dish