Description
A delightful dish featuring shrimp, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for impressing guests or a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, and consider adding vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, Italian dinner, romantic meal