A creamy and flavorful shrimp and cauliflower Alfredo penne dish that combines tender shrimp, roasted cauliflower, and penne pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Author:EditorVictoria
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz penne pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until golden.
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp and garlic, cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
Pour heavy cream into the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
Add cooked pasta and roasted cauliflower to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.