Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A deliciously creamy and fulfilling pasta dish featuring shrimp and broccoli.
- 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
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp and broccoli mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
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