Description

This creamy shrimp and broccoli Alfredo pasta is an indulgent, comforting dish with shrimp, tender broccoli, and a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for any night.

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine pasta

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups broccoli florets

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup unsalted butter

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, swap the heavy cream for half-and-half or a lower-fat milk.

Frozen shrimp can be used, just make sure to thaw them properly before cooking.

This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

To reheat, warm on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream if the sauce thickens too much.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 220mg