Description
A delightful and easy recipe for creamy mozzarella shrimp pasta that perfectly combines comfort food with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy mozzarella shrimp pasta, easy comfort food, pasta recipe, shrimp pasta