30-Minute Shrimp and Creamy Mozzarella Pasta: Irresistible Comfort
A delicious and creamy shrimp pasta dish with mozzarella cheese, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream: for richness
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese: shredded
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 2 tbsp butter: for sautéing
- 1 tsp salt: to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper: for seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil: for cooking
- 1/4 cup parsley: chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra creaminess, add more mozzarella.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg