Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This indulgent pasta features juicy shrimp enveloped in a luscious cream sauce enriched with garlic and Parmesan, making it an irresistible choice for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine and simmer.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg