Description
A delightful shrimp pasta dish with creamy sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices) and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Consider adding spinach or peas for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg