Description
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring fettuccine noodles and perfectly cooked shrimp, reminiscent of family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of red pepper flakes or seasonal vegetables like spinach or asparagus.