Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Home Chefs
Indulge in a creamy, cheesy shrimp penne pasta that is easy to make and delicious to savor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg