Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta: Indulgent Dinner Made Easy
A creamy and indulgent pasta dish featuring shrimp in a luscious sauce that’s perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for a minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Easy Dinner Recipe