Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta: A Creamy Indulgence for Dinner Nights
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp and penne, perfect for indulgent dinner nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include sun-dried tomatoes or spinach.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing the amount of red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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