Slow Cooker Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Easy Creamy Delight for Weeknights
A delightful and easy recipe for a creamy shrimp pasta made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- In a slow cooker, combine the shrimp, pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to combine and ensure everything is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked through.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using a seafood stock instead of water when cooking the pasta.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Garlic Shrimp Pasta