Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta with Indulgent Homemade Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy dish that combines tender shrimp with fettuccine pasta, all tossed in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the shrimp and sauce until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes while cooking the shrimp.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 36 grams
- Saturated Fat: 22 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 48 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 23 grams
- Cholesterol: 210 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine, Homemade Alfredo Sauce, Shrimp Pasta Recipe