Description
A delicious pasta dish featuring shrimp and creamy mushrooms, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and garlic, sautéing until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked shrimp and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg