Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Dinner Dates
A rich and flavorful shrimp pasta that’s perfect for special dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp for chicken or vegetables.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg