Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, a dish that transforms any dinner into a romantic celebration. Perfectly cooked shrimp enveloped in a creamy sauce will have your loved ones swooning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, creating a smooth sauce.
- Mix in chopped basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust flavors as needed.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg