Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
A creamy and delicious Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta that is easy to prepare and perfect for home cooks looking to indulge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg