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Buttery Shrimp and Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (I like the tri-colored spirals)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Details

Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
 Cooking time 30mins
 Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Have pasta ready.

Step 2

In lg skillet, heat butter; add shrimp and garlic.

Step 3

Saute 4 minutes, remove shrimp from skillet. Add half and half.

Step 4

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add shrimp, basil, cheese, pepper and pepper flakes.

Step 6

Pour sauce into a bowl; add pasta and toss well.

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