Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Tower
A decadent, restaurant-quality meal featuring succulent shrimp, perfectly al dente pasta, and a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1.Cook pasta until al dente; drain.
2.Sauté seasoned shrimp in olive oil until pink; set aside.
3.Melt butter, sauté garlic and pepper flakes.
4.Add cream; simmer until thickened.
5.Stir in parmesan.
6.Toss pasta and shrimp in sauce.
7.Plate in a high mound and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with a fresh arugula salad.
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Use gluten-free pasta for a wheat-free option.
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