25-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli White Sauce Pasta: Creamy Perfection
A creamy and flavorful shrimp and broccoli pasta dish with a rich white sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets: steamed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, shrimp, and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any pasta of your choice.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg