Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish packed with succulent shrimp and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 ounce Pasta such as linguine or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 clove Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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