Description
A rich, indulgent fettuccine pasta dish tossed with juicy shrimp and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce—classic comfort food made easy in one skillet.
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook Pasta:
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Shrimp:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Garlic:
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Make Alfredo Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season Sauce:
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta & Shrimp:
Return cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated with the Alfredo sauce.
Heat Through:
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Serve:
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Lighter Option: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream to reduce fat content.
Add Veggies: Stir in steamed broccoli or spinach for added color and nutrition.
Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne for heat.
Cheese Tip: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
