Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful marry me shrimp pasta that’s perfect for romantic dinners. This dish combines succulent shrimp and rich sauce, promising a delightful experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper for about 3-4 minutes until pink.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute before stirring in heavy cream.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then stir in basil and red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, coating it well with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg